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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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George Washington: A National Treasure 
What can you learn from the Lansdowne portrait of George Washington?
[...] »Lewis and Clark: Maps of Exploration 1507-1814 
Explore cartography and the exploration of the North American continent.
[...] »The Montgomery Bus Boycott: They Changed the World
How was the 19551956 Montgomery Bus Boycott covered in Montgomery [...] »
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Baseball in Black and White 
Baseball might be America's favorite past time, but it has not always been [...] »
Presidential Moments: Hail to the Chief Nicknames 
Fond or far-fetched, everyone has one—but as president, nicknames garner the [...] »
Fly Away Jim Crow 
Equality requires more than a Proclamation. Try to answer these questions on [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
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Federal teaching resources
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
When the weather's not on our side, FEMA's there to lend a hand.
[...] »National Museum of African Art 
Approach African American history and culture through African art.
[...] »Smithsonian 
What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »
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The Disaster of Innovation 
How the cotton gin revolutionized the use of slaves and the production of [...] »