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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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Election Statistics 
How many votes did each nominee receive in federal elections?
[...] »Encyclopedia Britannica 
Offers full access to the Encyclopedia Britannica; non-subscribers can [...] »
Wet With Blood: The Investigation of Mary Todd Lincoln's Cloak 
Explore the archives of the Chicago Historical Society to learn about [...] »
History Quiz
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Carriages and Wagons 
Trade in your old Cabriolet for a new 1876 Landau? Test your knowledge of [...] »
War of Invaders 
What do these biased narratives of the French and Indian War tell us?
[...] »Political Animals 
A menagerie of terms for politicians, parties, factions, and movements.
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy 
The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
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Students Abroad 
If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »
Federal Reserve Board 
The economy's on everyone's mind. Take advantage of that fact to teach a bit [...] »
National Museum of African American History and Culture 
What does it mean to be an American? Answer this question through the lens [...] »
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Deserters in the Civil War 
What happened to Civil War deserters after they deserted?
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