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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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Witness and Response: September 11 Acquisitions at the Library of Congress 
If you're searching for 9/11 materials, this website offers easy access to [...] »
Library of American Broadcasting Sound Bites 
From dog food to automobiles—advertisers on the airwaves.
[...] »When They Were Young: A Photographic Retrospective of Childhood 
What would it be like to grow up poor? Greek? Mexican? Rich?
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
New World Wonders 
How did explorers describe the plants and animals they discovered in America [...] »
Probing Probate 
How do we know what people in the past owned and valued?
[...] »Native American Heritage Month: Questioning Photos 
Photographs capture how someone appeared at one moment in time. But who [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
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Federal teaching resources
National Museum of the American Indian 
Make sure that your students know not all Native Americans lived in tipis or [...] »
Students Abroad 
If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »
Mine Safety and Health Administration 
Ever considered using mining to teach labor history?...
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The American Civil War: Total or Just? 
Warfare always results in casualties, however, there are ways to reduce loss [...] »