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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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Picturing America 
Presents 27 iconic works of art as examples for the use of art and primary [...] »
Great Lakes Maritime History Project 
Delve into Wisconsin's maritime history. Discover the multiple ways in which [...] »
Thomas Jefferson Papers 
What did Thomas Jefferson read?
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
The Ice Cream Wars 
Was there conflict in the past over one of our favorite summer treats?
[...] »Political Animals 
A menagerie of terms for politicians, parties, factions, and movements.
[...] »War of Invaders 
What do these biased narratives of the French and Indian War tell us?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
When the weather's not on our side, FEMA's there to lend a hand.
[...] »Voice of America 
Find out how to pronounce tricky names, and listen to official international [...] »
U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency 
How did recreational drug use grow into a U.S. drug culture? How did it [...] »
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Mundane Lives and Extreme Adventures 
What were the primary concerns of English colonists in early 17th-century [...] »