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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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St. Louis Circuit Court Historical Records Project 
Explore the largest collection of freedom suits available to U.S. [...] »
American Turning Point: The Civil War in Virginia 
Meet Virginians from the 1860s, and learn about their lives.
[...] »Department of Transportation: Digital Special Collections 
Read up on early 20th-century train and airplane accidents, among other [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
The Ice Cream Wars 
Was there conflict in the past over one of our favorite summer treats?
[...] »Column A and Column B 
In the 19th century, no one expected Chinese food to take off in the United [...] »
Manias of the Gilded Age 
Fads, crotchets, crazes, rages, and cultural fevers. Test your knowledge of [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy 
The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Museum of African Art 
Approach African American history and culture through African art.
[...] »U.S. Fire Administration 
Give historical fires perspective through modern statistics.
[...] »Center for Disease Control and Prevention 
For when those historical figures suffered conditions you don't recognize. [...] »
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Breaking the News in 1900 
Headlines and deadlines. Where was the line between muckraking and [...] »