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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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Columbia River Basin Ethnic History Archive 
Which ethnic groups have made their homes in the Columbia River Basin?
[...] »Women of Valor 
Meet international anarchist and women's rights activist Emma Goldman.
[...] »Railroad Maps, 1828-1900 
View maps created for a multitude of purposes related to travel by rail.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Women in Blues (and Jazz) 
In the early 20th century, the new music recording industry embraced [...] »
Early Telephone Etiquette 
Should you leave your hat on when you talk on the telephone?
[...] »In Our Own Time: Native American Timekeeping 
Pre-Columbian calendars were very different from the ones we use today. Are [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
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
Federal Trade Commission 
Keeping businesses on the straight and narrow. Discover more about the [...] »
Selective Service System 
Did you know that the draft was used in times of peace, as well as war?
[...] »Government Printing Office 
GPO is the Federal Government's resource for preserving and providing access [...] »
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Tips to Trappers 
What do Sears Roebuck, farming, advertising, furs, and rural America have in [...] »