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History has been shaped and influenced by the out come of ancient trials—such as the Trial of Socrates in 399B.C.—to Rosenberg Trial in the 1950s. This site offers a comprehensive look at 50 prominent court trials throughout history and its resources can be used to give young learners an introduction to the history of the modern judicial system.
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Colonial House 
Companion to a PBS television program, this site provides insight into [...] »
Born in Slavery: Slave Narratives from the Federal Writers' Project, 1936-1938 
Read the accounts of former slaves in oral history interviews collected by [...] »
National Park Service History E-Library 
Look into how historical sites are researched, prepared, and made public. [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
The Royal We: Princesses of the Past 
Daughters of rulers and subjects of history...are these statements on women [...] »
War of Invaders 
What do these biased narratives of the French and Indian War tell us?
[...] »United We Stand: Industry and Famous Strikes 
Stand up (or sit down) for better working conditions! Test your knowledge of [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
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Library of Congress 
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, the nation's [...] »
National Center for Education Statistics 
Ever wondered about the numbers behind the latest teaching trends?
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Religious Orders of Women in New France 
Lives dedicated to teaching and nursing.
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