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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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Carrie Chapman Catt Girlhood Home and Museum 
A useful gateway site for materials on Carrie Chapman Catt and the women's [...] »
Mathew Brady's Portraits 
A collection of portraits and photographs by acclaimed photographer Matthew [...] »
Indian Peoples of the Northern Great Plains 
Artifacts preserve the lifestyles of current and former American Indian [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
African American History Month: Civil Rights Worldwide 
These African American civil rights activists affected more than the U.S. [...] »
Veterans Day: Medals and Merit 
You know the Purple Heart, but can you identify these honors?
[...] »We the People . . . Rarely Agree 
What does the Constitution mean to you? Match each quote to the historical [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
[...] »National Institutes of Health 
Repository for the history of the federal agency, medical profession, and [...] »
U.S. Marine Corps 
Why are the Marines known as "America's 911 Force"? Explore this division of [...] »
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On Gendering the Constitution 
The agitation among women’s rights activists over the language of the 14th [...] »