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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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New York Public Library Digital Gallery 
Presents more than 550,000 images relevant to both U.S. and world history, [...] »
Leslie Brock Center for the Study of Colonial Currency, University of Virginia 
Learn about the American colonial economy and currency.
[...] »Investigating the Vietnam War 
A good starting point for student research regarding the Vietnam War and its [...] »
History Quiz
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Remembering All Veterans 
Veterans Day is for everyone who fought for the U.S.—including those who [...] »
When Whales Lit the World 
Up to the 20th century, whalers provided oil for the industrial revolution. [...] »
Past Rebel Lines 
Benedict Arnold wasn't the only spy in the American Revolution. Take this [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy 
The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden 
Modern art isn't impossible to understand. Approach it as the product of its [...] »
Voice of America 
Find out how to pronounce tricky names, and listen to official international [...] »
Social Security Administration 
Explore both the history of the SSA itself and that of the Social Security [...] »
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The Proclamation of 1763 
Discover the history behind this important Proclamation by King George III [...] »