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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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Maryland Digital Cultural Heritage 
Explore the history of Maryland, from Edgar Allen Poe to the War of 1812. [...] »
Hard Hat Riots: An Online History Project 
Learn about the Hard Hat Riots of New York with this innovative website.
[...] »Spanish-American War in Motion Pictures 
See how early film was used to capture and communicate the Spanish-American [...] »
History Quiz
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Practicing Medicine on the Presidents 
When the presidents' maladies threatened to affect their performance.
[...] »Early Telephone Etiquette 
Should you leave your hat on when you talk on the telephone?
[...] »African American History Month: Civil Rights Worldwide 
These African American civil rights activists affected more than the U.S. [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
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
Team Ships 
Learn the basic steps to building and commissioning a Navy vessel.
[...] »Social Security Administration 
Explore both the history of the SSA itself and that of the Social Security [...] »
National Archives and Records Administration 
With more than 10 billion items addressing U.S. history, you're bound to [...] »
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Bleeding Kansas 
What were the origins of this infamous controversy?
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