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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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Slavery in New York 
Nine galleries explore the history of slavery in New York City.
[...] »Brown v. Board of Education 
Examine segregation and desegregation through summaries and the court's [...] »
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire 
A variety of primary sources and background essays explore the 1911 fire, a [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
History of Hidden Killers: Epidemics in America 
Wherever people go, disease is sure to follow. Answer these questions about [...] »
California or Bust 
Who went west when? Answer questions about migration from 1935 to 2000.
[...] »Reading a Cartoon: Nast's "Milk Tickets for Babies" 
What do you see in this 1876 cartoon?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum 
Design embodies both artistic ingenuity and responses to everyday problems [...] »
National Museum of African American History and Culture 
What does it mean to be an American? Answer this question through the lens [...] »
U.S. Senate Historical Office 
Political cartoons, photos, oral histories, artifacts, essays, and facts. [...] »
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Significant Changes in Teaching History over the Past Decade 
Three significant changes affect how we teach history and who is teaching it [...] »