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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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Florida State Archives Photographic Collection 
Presents more than 137,000 photographs of Florida on specific localities [...] »
Military Campaign Maps 
Where exactly were troops stationed in a given battle? Visualize the [...] »
Race and Place 
Discover connections between race and place in this archive documenting the [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Monuments to a Dream: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorials 
Answer these questions about memorials to the life and ideals of MLK.
[...] »Westward Expansion: Image vs. Reality 
East or West? See if you can determine which region produced these images on [...] »
Past Rebel Lines 
Benedict Arnold wasn't the only spy in the American Revolution. Take this [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
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? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Senate Historical Office 
Political cartoons, photos, oral histories, artifacts, essays, and facts. [...] »
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 
Learn about the men who fought for American ideals and survived.
[...] »U.S. Coast Guard 
Who protects U.S. interests in international and domestic waters?
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On a Mission: Junípero Serra in New Spain 
Discover how missionary work impacted Native Americans.
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