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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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American Women 
Interested in using the Library of Congress to research women's history, but [...] »
Liberty! The American Revolution 
The companion site to a PBS documentary, this website is a useful resource [...] »
Salem Witchcraft Hysteria: A National Geographic Interactive Site 
An interactive website which takes visitors through the Salem witch trials [...] »
History Quiz
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European Explorers in North America after Columbus 
Who else left Europe following the call of wealth, fame, religion, or other [...] »
Thanksgiving: Presidential Turkeys 
How many turkeys have presidents pardoned?
[...] »Exploration and Innovation 
Crossing vast oceans required specialized tools and knowledge. Discover more [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Marine Corps 
Why are the Marines known as "America's 911 Force"? Explore this division of [...] »
U.S. Coast Guard 
Who protects U.S. interests in international and domestic waters?
[...] »Architect of the Capitol 
What do our buildings tell us about ourselves? Take a spin around this [...] »
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The 4th Estate as the 4th Branch 
The peculiar power of the press in America . . . what is the role of the [...] »