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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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A Brush With History: Paintings from the National Portrait Gallery 
Compare changing artistic styles, or source images of famous individuals. [...] »
Manufacturers' Catalogs from the First Decade of American Automobiles 
Curious about early cars? View more than 800 automobile manufacturer catalog [...] »
Liberian Letters 
What was life like for freed slaves returned to Africa? Read letters to [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Classroom Glory 
Does the movie "Glory" depict historical accuracy or wholesale fiction?
[...] »Pre-Modern Pop Music 
Before "pop" music reigned supreme, jazz and ragtime amassed great public [...] »
Lewis Hine: Caption Critique 
Does a caption change the meaning of a photograph?
[...] »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 [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Voice of America 
Find out how to pronounce tricky names, and listen to official international [...] »
Federal Reserve Board 
The economy's on everyone's mind. Take advantage of that fact to teach a bit [...] »
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 
Learn about the men who fought for American ideals and survived.
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The U.S. and Egypt in the 1950s 
Creating political blowback in the Middle East
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