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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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Oxford African American Studies Center 
Access more than 5,000 biographies, maps, and images relevant to African [...] »
American Transcendentalism Web 
Presents texts by and about the major figures of American Transcendentalism [...] »
Musicians Local No. 627 and the Mutual Musicians Foundation 
Have you heard of musicians' unions? Learn about a 20th-century African [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Classroom Glory 
Does the movie "Glory" depict historical accuracy or wholesale fiction?
[...] »American Myths: Popular Music 
Each song has a story. What inspired it? When was it made? By whom?
[...] »Presidential Moments: Inauguration 
The first day on the new job is difficult for everybody—including U.S. [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
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 Center for Education Statistics 
Ever wondered about the numbers behind the latest teaching trends?
[...] »National Museum of the American Indian 
Make sure that your students know not all Native Americans lived in tipis or [...] »
Presidents of the United States 
The White House offers historic photos and biographies of its past and [...] »
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The Many Faces of Immigration 
American is built upon immigration. However, attitudes about immigration [...] »