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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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Bound for Glory: America in Color, 1939-1943 
View color photographs of everyday life during the Great Depression and pre- [...] »
1492: An Ongoing Voyage 
Featuring a variety of secondary sources, this website chronicles the [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
The California Gold Rush 
"Seeing the elephant" in California.
[...] »European Explorers in North America after Columbus 
Who else left Europe following the call of wealth, fame, religion, or other [...] »
Veterans Day: Medals and Merit 
You know the Purple Heart, but can you identify these honors?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Department of Education 
Use the resources offered by the Department of Education to help you become [...] »
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 
Service-learning and history don't have to be exclusive. Consider the [...] »
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence 
More than 1,600 learning resources from the federal government sorted by [...] »
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Friendly Fire 
Fratricide and allied questions. In the heat of battle, mistakes happen.
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