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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 from the WPA, 1936-1943 
Showcases more than 900 Work Projects Administration (WPA) posters produced [...] »
Best of History Websites 
Find top notch history web resources, as well as advice on using technology [...] »
Mount Vernon 
Take a virtual tour of George Washington's famous estate, Mt. Vernon.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Alien Invasions 
For each pair of animal and plant species, identify the one that is not [...] »
Presidential Moments: Inaugural Addresses 
Can you match these famous first words with their presidential speakers?
[...] »The Many Roots of African American Cooking 
Africa, Europe, and North America—mix, and serve. Explore the foods that [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Team Ships 
Learn the basic steps to building and commissioning a Navy vessel.
[...] »Federal Highway Administration 
Do you fit today's transportation norms? Do you reside in a suburb or a city [...] »
National Endowment for the Arts 
Watch videos on jazz and opera history, courtesy of the National Endowment [...] »
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Native American Customs of Childbirth 
Native American women restricted their activity and took care with their [...] »