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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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Say it Plain: A Century of Great African American Speeches 
Hear 12 renowned speeches by African Americans, including Marcus Garvey's [...] »
World War I: Trenches on the Web 
Visit Trenches on the Web for all your World War I research needs.
[...] »American Women's History: A Research Guide 
Speed up your online search for resources on American women's history with [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Classroom Glory 
Does the movie "Glory" depict historical accuracy or wholesale fiction?
[...] »Native American Heritage Month: Questioning Photos 
Photographs capture how someone appeared at one moment in time. But who [...] »
Women in the Lab (and the Field) 
Marie Curie and Jane Goodall—you may know these female scientists, but can [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Society for History in the Federal Government 
Represents historians across executive, judicial, and congressional [...] »
U.S. Senate Historical Office 
Political cartoons, photos, oral histories, artifacts, essays, and facts. [...] »
Team Ships 
Learn the basic steps to building and commissioning a Navy vessel.
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Texas and Mexico: Centers for Cultural Collision 
In 1821, Anglo settlers migrated to Texas en masse. Discover the profound [...] »