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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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Posters: American Style 
Explore 20th century American poster art, from advertisements to patriotic [...] »
Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences 
Search over 200 prominent African American scientists.
[...] »Recovered Notebooks from the Thomas Harned Walt Whitman Collection 
Experience personal accounts of Civil War hospitals and read poetry drafts [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Stamping Out Free Speech? 
The Stamp Act of 1765 had colonists crying foul. Answer these questions [...] »
Presidential Valentines 
The politics of love—answer these questions about valentines to and from U.S [...] »
The California Gold Rush 
"Seeing the elephant" in California.
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Census Bureau 
The U.S. Census counts everyone! It creates a current image of the nation [...] »
U.S. Coast Guard 
Who protects U.S. interests in international and domestic waters?
[...] »Selective Service System 
Did you know that the draft was used in times of peace, as well as war?
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Selling a Slave 
The obstacles and restraints on disposing of one's human "property."
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