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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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The Blues, Black Vaudeville, and the Silver Screen, 1912-1930s 
How was the community support for and operation of Southern African American [...] »
When They Were Young: A Photographic Retrospective of Childhood 
What would it be like to grow up poor? Greek? Mexican? Rich?
[...] »Hope for America 
Do you want to use humor to your advantage in the classroom? Hope for [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
By the Numbers: Election Maps 
What can historical election maps tell us? Take a look at the electoral vote [...] »
Reading a Cartoon: Nast's "Milk Tickets for Babies" 
What do you see in this 1876 cartoon?
[...] »The Garden of Infants 
Kindergarten came to America in the 19th century on a wave of German [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Anacostia Community Museum 
What is community? What does it do for us, and how does it shape who we are [...] »
U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk 
A comprehensive current and historical look at this legislative body and its [...] »
National Portrait Gallery 
Allow students to "meet" their favorite historical figures.
[...] »Ask a Historian
Remember the Alamo 
How did the Alamo happen?
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