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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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Teach Women's History Project 
Provides teaching and reference materials on the women's rights movement of [...] »
For European Recovery: The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Marshall Plan 
This website gives a broad introduction to the Marshall Plan and is home to [...] »
Western History Photography Collection 
How does your view of the American West compare to the visual reality?
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Test your history knowledge
Sand, Sea, and Oil: Operation Desert Storm 
It's in the name: "Desert." How did the environment affect the Persian Gulf [...] »
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?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
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
Federal teaching resources
Central Intelligence Agency 
You've seen spy movies, but what is the real history of U.S. [...] »
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 
Did you know that there is a specific law enforcement agency for firearm [...] »
Federal Highway Administration 
Do you fit today's transportation norms? Do you reside in a suburb or a city [...] »
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The Disaster of Innovation 
How the cotton gin revolutionized the use of slaves and the production of [...] »