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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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Alabama Maps 
How have boundaries changed over time? Compare the maps of yesteryear with [...] »
Shays' Rebellion and the Making of a Nation 
Engage your students in historical thinking with this interactive site on [...] »
Teaching with Laurel Grove School 
Local history teaches about slavery, emancipation, and freedom in Northern [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Stumbling Down the Road to Health 
It seemed like a good idea at the time . . . which “healthful” ingredients [...] »
Political Animals 
A menagerie of terms for politicians, parties, factions, and movements.
[...] »Airplane Meals 
Think you're a post-WWII expert? Test your knowledge with this quiz on the [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Judiciary 
Can’t tell an affadavit from an acquittal? Learn the legal lingo.
[...] »Students Abroad 
If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »
Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum 
Design embodies both artistic ingenuity and responses to everyday problems [...] »
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The Origins of the Service Flag 
Discover what the symbols on these flags stand for.
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