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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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Old Time Radio 
Let your students compare the entertainment of yesteryear—radio—with the TV [...] »
Archiving Early America 
Explore the early history of America with reproductions of important [...] »
Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America 
How much do you know about the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury?
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Black Days in the Market 
The Stock Market Crash of 1929 opened the curtain on the Great Depression. [...] »
The Ice Cream Wars 
Was there conflict in the past over one of our favorite summer treats?
[...] »Veterans Day: Medals and Merit 
You know the Purple Heart, but can you identify these honors?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
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National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Society for History in the Federal Government 
Represents historians across executive, judicial, and congressional [...] »
Mine Safety and Health Administration 
Ever considered using mining to teach labor history?...
[...] »Federal Judicial Center 
The Federal Judicial Center is the education and research agency for federal [...] »
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Who Invented the Telephone? 
The history of the invention of the telephone is as clear as a Bell . . . or [...] »