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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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Life After the Holocaust: Stories of Holocaust Survivors After The War 
Can you imagine starting your life over in the U.S. following the Holocaust [...] »
Inside an American Factory: Films of the Westinghouse Works, 1904 
A collection of resources pertaining to the Westinghouse Works company, [...] »
Belgian-American Research Collection 
What would your life have been like as a Belgian immigrant in Wisconsin?
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European Explorers in North America after Columbus 
Who else left Europe following the call of wealth, fame, religion, or other [...] »
A Hoax Provokes Folks: Why Lie? 
Peruse the news, but beware hot air? Examine famous U.S. hoaxes.
[...] »African American History Month: Civil Rights Worldwide 
These African American civil rights activists affected more than the U.S. [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Atlas 
Explore maps that enable you to better understand the country that you live [...] »
National Postal Museum 
When going postal is actually a good thing! Explore the Museum's extensive [...] »
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
Explore the history of science and technology, maritime history, and the [...] »
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The Standardization of American English 
Why is colonial written English so different from the version we use today [...] »