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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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Harrisburg's Old 8th Ward 
Visit the businesses and meet the people of Harrisonburg, PA's 8th Ward.
[...] »Indian Affairs: Laws and Treaties 
Digitizes Indian Affairs, a seven-volume compendium of treaties, [...] »
Supreme Court Historical Society 
The U.S. Supreme Court has shaped American ideals into practice since 1789, [...] »
History Quiz
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Vaccinations: Rites of Passage 
Have you had your shots? Which childhood diseases do these public [...] »
Reading a Cartoon: Massive Resistance 
What do the objects in this 1954 editorial cartoon stand for?
[...] »Women at War 
Women have fought in every U.S. war, but only recently have they gained [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy 
The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
Explore the history of science and technology, maritime history, and the [...] »
U.S. Marine Corps 
Why are the Marines known as "America's 911 Force"? Explore this division of [...] »
Supreme Court of the United States 
From John Jay to Sonia Sotomayor, the Supreme Court is the final word in law [...] »
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Why Was the Boston Tea Party Not Stopped by British Troops? 
To some extent, the Boston Tea Party was the result of unintended [...] »