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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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The Mountain Meadows Massacre in Public Discourse 
Examine this 1877 massacre from a total of 40 different perspectives.
[...] »At Home in the Heartland ![Photo, [African-American] women weighing wire coils, 1919, NARA](/sites/default/files/styles/splash_thumb_images/public/splash-wr-illinois.jpg?itok=UqMKItN9 "Photo, [African-American] women weighing wire coils and recording weights, to establish wage rates, April 16, 1919, NARA")
Learn about family life and social history in the northern Midwest.
[...] »Bureau of Economic Analysis 
Follow historical trends in national, international, and regional economic [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
United We Stand: Industry and Famous Strikes 
Stand up (or sit down) for better working conditions! Test your knowledge of [...] »
Carriages and Wagons 
Trade in your old Cabriolet for a new 1876 Landau? Test your knowledge of [...] »
Reading a Cartoon: Nast's "Milk Tickets for Babies" 
What do you see in this 1876 cartoon?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services 
Are you a special education educator? Teach in an inclusive classroom?
[...] »Preserve America 
Preserve America is a White House initiative uniting the work of 11 federal [...] »
National Museum of the American Indian 
Make sure that your students know not all Native Americans lived in tipis or [...] »
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Founding Documents 
History lessons on the founding documents invariably include the Declaration [...] »