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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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Quilts and Quiltmaking in America, 1978-1996 
From the queer to the quite extraordinary—explore the art of quiltmaking in [...] »
Early Washington Maps: A Digital Collection 
Washington was once part of an area contested for between the U.S. and Great [...] »
Do History: Martha Ballard's Diary Online 
Explore the diary of midwife Martha Ballard and the creation of two modern [...] »
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The "Daisy" Ad 
Johnson, Goldwater, and the politics of fear.
[...] »Advice for Beachgoers 
Long before sunblock, boogie boards, or bikinis...did ladies wear corsets to [...] »
American Myths: Christopher Columbus 
In 1492, what did Columbus really do?
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Question textbook narratives
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Postal Museum 
When going postal is actually a good thing! Explore the Museum's extensive [...] »
Presidents of the United States 
The White House offers historic photos and biographies of its past and [...] »
Federal Judicial Center 
The Federal Judicial Center is the education and research agency for federal [...] »
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The Era of Reform 
Was the antebellum period the height of reform movements in U.S. history? [...] »