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Tennessee Documentary History Collection, 1796-1850
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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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Flashing Across the Country: Mr. Zip and the ZIP Code Promotional Campaign 
Have you ever wondered what your zip code means or when the codes came into [...] »
Crisis at Fort Sumter 
Work through the Fort Sumter crises alongside our nation's leaders.
[...] »17th-Century Colonial New England 
Explore the history of 17th century New England and, more specifically, the [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Exploration and Innovation 
Crossing vast oceans required specialized tools and knowledge. Discover more [...] »
Reading a Cartoon: Nast's "Milk Tickets for Babies" 
What do you see in this 1876 cartoon?
[...] »Stamping Out Free Speech? 
The Stamp Act of 1765 had colonists crying foul. Answer these questions [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum 
Commemorate the lives of the millions of people murdered during the [...] »
Society for History in the Federal Government 
Represents historians across executive, judicial, and congressional [...] »
U.S. Geological Survey 
How has land use altered over time, and what did the explorers encounter? [...] »
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The Standardization of American English 
Why is colonial written English so different from the version we use today [...] »