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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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A Sailor's Life for Me! 
Explore Old Ironsides—live the life of a ship's boy or learn about the [...] »
A Curriculum of United States Labor History for Teachers 
Learn about labor politics and economics throughout American history.
[...] »Early Recognized Treaties with American Indian Nations 
Inspect nine early land dispute treaties between the Native Americans and [...] »
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Textbook Twisters: Salem Witch Trials 
Burn the witch! Discover how historical coverage of the Salem Witch Trials [...] »
Early Telephone Etiquette 
Should you leave your hat on when you talk on the telephone?
[...] »Which Witch? 
Words constantly evolve and change over time. What did "witch" mean to these [...] »
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 [...] »
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National Museum of African Art 
Approach African American history and culture through African art.
[...] »U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ![Lithograph, [Patent medicine label for unnamed. . . ], 1830-1870, LoC](/sites/default/files/styles/splash_thumb_images/public/Patent432x240.jpg?itok=QLJLh39q "Lithograph, [Patent medicine label for unnamed women's hair tonic which \"restores gray hair ... cures dandruff and prevents baldness], 1830-1870, Library of Congress")
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has images of patents online [...] »
Small Business Association 
What is the FAR? Looking for copies of small business laws? Well, you have [...] »
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Native American Customs of Childbirth 
Native American women restricted their activity and took care with their [...] »