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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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Sanborn® Fire Insurance Maps, UT 
1,275 detailed historical maps, dating from 1867 through 1969, depict 40 [...] »
Rediscovering George Washington 
Take in the latest scholarship on the life of the first U.S. president.
[...] »Playing House—Homemaking for Children 
How have childhood and gender roles changed over time? Browse five [...] »
History Quiz
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Back to School 
Binders, buses, and backpacks—consider the history of these back-to-school [...] »
America's Love for the Automobile 
An Exciting Whiff of Danger or La Belle Dame sans Merci?
[...] »Reading a Cartoon: Massive Resistance 
What do the objects in this 1954 editorial cartoon stand for?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Air Force 
From pilots to shuttle central command, how does the Air Force fulfill its [...] »
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 
Service-learning and history don't have to be exclusive. Consider the [...] »
National Air and Space Museum 
Fly me to the moon became a famous Frank Sinatra line. NASA also made this a [...] »
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Home Sales During the Great Depression 
Building an edifice of statistics—where can you learn about the real estate [...] »