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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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The Capital and the Bay, ca. 1600-1925 
What picture have people painted of the Washington, D.C. in written works? [...] »
Las Vegas: An Unconventional History 
Why is Las Vegas one of the world's most popular destinations? How has it [...] »
Liberty Rhetoric and 19th-Century American Women 
Compare early women's rights campaigns to the rhetoric of the American [...] »
History Quiz
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Past Rebel Lines 
Benedict Arnold wasn't the only spy in the American Revolution. Take this [...] »
African American History Month: Civil Rights Worldwide 
These African American civil rights activists affected more than the U.S. [...] »
Discovering Christopher Columbus 
Christopher Columbus—a legend without a face? Answer these questions about [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Museum of African American History and Culture 
What does it mean to be an American? Answer this question through the lens [...] »
National Portrait Gallery 
Allow students to "meet" their favorite historical figures.
[...] »Society for History in the Federal Government 
Represents historians across executive, judicial, and congressional [...] »
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Friendly Fire 
Fratricide and allied questions. In the heat of battle, mistakes happen.
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