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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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Shaping the Constitution 
What role did Virginia play in defining the U.S. and upholding rights we now [...] »
The Vietnam War Declassification Project 
An extensive collection of primary documents pertaining to the American [...] »
Remembering Jim Crow 
This site offeres 30 interview excerpts and 130 photographs that examine Jim [...] »
History Quiz
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Fly Away Jim Crow 
Equality requires more than a Proclamation. Try to answer these questions on [...] »
Who Won the War (of 1812)? 
How do textbooks from different countries treat the War of 1812?
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Long before sunblock, boogie boards, or bikinis...did ladies wear corsets to [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
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Federal teaching resources
Architect of the Capitol 
What do our buildings tell us about ourselves? Take a spin around this [...] »
Preserve America 
Preserve America is a White House initiative uniting the work of 11 federal [...] »
U.S. Geological Survey 
How has land use altered over time, and what did the explorers encounter? [...] »
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Defining Dred Scott 
Who was Dred Scott, and what was the significance of his case?
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