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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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Magic, Illusion, and Detection in Turn of the Century America 
Learn about American culture at the turn of the 20th century.
[...] »Wisconsin Local History and Biography Articles Collection 
Search Wisconsin newspapers mainly from 1860 through 1940.
[...] »Historic USGS Maps of New England 
Explore New England's topography with more than 1,100 topographical maps, [...] »
History Quiz
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Selling the Dream 
"Don’t Sell the Steak—Sell the Sizzle!"
[...] »Socks to War 
Even humble, everyday artifacts have a rich place in history.
[...] »Fly Away Jim Crow 
Equality requires more than a Proclamation. Try to answer these questions on [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Mine Safety and Health Administration 
Ever considered using mining to teach labor history?...
[...] »Bureau of Justice Statistics 
Everyday you read about local crime in the newspaper, but are the rates [...] »
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden 
Modern art isn't impossible to understand. Approach it as the product of its [...] »
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John Adams: Great or Not? 
What does historical "greatness" mean, anyway?
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