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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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Women Working, 1800-1930 
What did women think of their work at home, in the arts, and in business? [...] »
Beyond Face Value: Depictions of Slavery in Confederate Currency 
Learn about southern culture through the images on Confederate currency.
[...] »Public Papers of the Presidency 
From Herbert Hoover to George W. Bush—discover the public messages, [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Airplane Meals 
Think you're a post-WWII expert? Test your knowledge with this quiz on the [...] »
Memorial Day: The Poppy Puzzle 
Do you know the history of this symbol?
[...] »A Symbol of Friendship 
The cherry trees in Washington, DC were a gift from Japan. What does their [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery 
American art makes the interpretive nature of historical knowledge clear. [...] »
Voice of America 
Find out how to pronounce tricky names, and listen to official international [...] »
Peace Corps 
Explore world and U.S. history simultaneously through universal development [...] »
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"Mapping" Primary and Secondary Sources 
Is this map a primary source? Or is it secondary? How can you tell?!
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