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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 Social Museum Collection at Harvard University 
More than 6,000 images related to U.S. social conditions and institutions. [...] »
Crisis at Fort Sumter 
Work through the Fort Sumter crises alongside our nation's leaders.
[...] »Unified Vision: The Architecture and Design of the Prairie School 
View Prairie School works by famed architects and designers Wright, Sullivan [...] »
History Quiz
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When Whales Lit the World 
Up to the 20th century, whalers provided oil for the industrial revolution. [...] »
Saving Daylight 
Politicians get hot under the collar when discussing the hottest of topics— [...] »
Reading Photographs: Snow Day 
When was this winter photo taken? See what clues you can spot!
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
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 [...] »
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
When the weather's not on our side, FEMA's there to lend a hand.
[...] »Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum 
Design embodies both artistic ingenuity and responses to everyday problems [...] »
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Clinical Experiences 
When did universities start making teaching students do student teaching? [...] »