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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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Riverboats and Jazz 
What entertainment might you have expected on a riverboat cruise in the [...] »
The History of Vaccines 
Do you remember when everyone got chickenpox as a kid? Your students might [...] »
Nature Transformed: The Environment in American History 
Beautiful scenery or impassable peaks? These 17 in-depth essays analyze how [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
The Blue and the Grey (and Red and Green and Yellow) 
What do you think Civil War uniforms looked like? They varied more than you [...] »
Early Telephone Etiquette 
Should you leave your hat on when you talk on the telephone?
[...] »Presidential Valentines 
The politics of love—answer these questions about valentines to and from U.S [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
The government acts for fauna as well as society. When did this start? Why [...] »
U.S. Department of Education 
Use the resources offered by the Department of Education to help you become [...] »
Society for History in the Federal Government 
Represents historians across executive, judicial, and congressional [...] »
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Begging Leave to Inform the Publick 
Ads that were revolutionary ... or not. What products could be sold during [...] »