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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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By Popular Demand: "Votes for Women" Suffrage Pictures, 1850-1920 
View photographs, cartoons, and campaign items from the women's suffrage [...] »
Recipe for Victory: Food and Cooking in Wartime 
Winning a war using...food? Explore sources concerning World War I and [...] »
African American Women Writers of the 19th Century 
Read the full text of 52 published works by black women writers from the [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Teaching the 20th 
When does the past go from 'recent' to 'history?' Consider these questions [...] »
United We Stand: Industry and Famous Strikes 
Stand up (or sit down) for better working conditions! Test your knowledge of [...] »
Women's History Month: Picturing Pocahontas 
What do you picture when you hear her name?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy 
The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Smithsonian 
What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »
Bureau of Justice Statistics 
Everyday you read about local crime in the newspaper, but are the rates [...] »
Students Abroad 
If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »
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You Must Be This Old to Govern 
25, 30, 35. We all know these ages are part of the requirements for elected [...] »