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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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WPA Life Histories, Virginia Interviews 
Explore Depression-era, ex-slave, and urban youth life stories.
[...] »An American Family: The Beecher Tradition 
Did you know that Harriet Beecher Stowe's family was also involved in [...] »
The American 1890s 
Explore a unique website dedicated to American history during the 1890s.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Food 50 Years Ago 
Is your favorite food a recent invention?
[...] »Remembering All Veterans 
Veterans Day is for everyone who fought for the U.S.—including those who [...] »
The California Gold Rush 
"Seeing the elephant" in California.
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
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? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Preserve America 
Preserve America is a White House initiative uniting the work of 11 federal [...] »
National Portrait Gallery 
Allow students to "meet" their favorite historical figures.
[...] »U.S. Postal Service 
Come rain or shine, the mail must go through, bringing information and [...] »
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Reagan's "Rising Tide" 
Economic policy during the Reagan Administration
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