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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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Japanese-American Internment 
Use this site as a gateway to primary sources and online resources detailing [...] »
First Century of the First State University: The Creation of UNC 
Primary sources document the history of the University of North Carolina at [...] »
Minnesota Maps Online 
Are you interested in cartography or the natural and social environment of [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Reading Photographs: A Dusty Street 
When and where was this photo taken? See what clues you can spot!
[...] »Naming Colonial History 
Everyone knows what "American Revolution" means. But can you identify these [...] »
Earth Day: Lost to History 
Human history affects more than human beings.
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy 
The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk 
A comprehensive current and historical look at this legislative body and its [...] »
National Air and Space Museum 
Fly me to the moon became a famous Frank Sinatra line. NASA also made this a [...] »
U.S. Marine Corps 
Why are the Marines known as "America's 911 Force"? Explore this division of [...] »
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The American Civil War: Total or Just? 
Warfare always results in casualties, however, there are ways to reduce loss [...] »