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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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Charters of Freedom 
Explore documents that helped to shape the history of our nation.
[...] »A People at War 
A collection of primary sources detailing the American war effort in World [...] »
Bound for Glory: America in Color, 1939-1943 
View color photographs of everyday life during the Great Depression and pre- [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
From War to Revolution 
Can you answer these questions on figures who took part in the French and [...] »
Go West, Young Woman! 
Men and women both settled the West. Answer these questions on women’s [...] »
Exploration and Innovation 
Crossing vast oceans required specialized tools and knowledge. Discover more [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
National Resources
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U.S. Senate Historical Office 
Political cartoons, photos, oral histories, artifacts, essays, and facts. [...] »
U.S. Fire Administration 
Give historical fires perspective through modern statistics.
[...] »Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery 
American art makes the interpretive nature of historical knowledge clear. [...] »
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Begging Leave to Inform the Publick 
Ads that were revolutionary ... or not. What products could be sold during [...] »