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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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Historic USGS Maps of New England 
Explore New England's topography with more than 1,100 topographical maps, [...] »
Center on Congress 
What is Congress? Why should anyone care?
[...] »The 19th Century in Print: Books 
What were people reading around the time of the Civil War?
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Socks to War 
Even humble, everyday artifacts have a rich place in history.
[...] »Go West, Young Woman! 
Men and women both settled the West. Answer these questions on women’s [...] »
American Myths: Christopher Columbus 
In 1492, what did Columbus really do?
[...] »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 [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
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Federal Emergency Management Agency 
When the weather's not on our side, FEMA's there to lend a hand.
[...] »National Endowment for the Arts 
Watch videos on jazz and opera history, courtesy of the National Endowment [...] »
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 
Service-learning and history don't have to be exclusive. Consider the [...] »
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Conococheague 
How do you pronounce (and spell) Conococheague and how do we know?
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