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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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NASA History Division 
Ever wonder what lunar surface crew members and mission control said to each [...] »
The Jewish Americans 
This site, produced by PBS, uses multiple resources to examine the history [...] »
Leslie Brock Center for the Study of Colonial Currency, University of Virginia 
Learn about the American colonial economy and currency.
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The Great Black Hope 
These African American athletes drew crowds with their skill and [...] »
The Garden of Infants 
Kindergarten came to America in the 19th century on a wave of German [...] »
Dance, But Not That Way . . . 
Do you know how to dance the Sleigh Bell Polka? Learn the proper way to [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
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
Federal Aviation Administration 
The FAA regulates air safety and influences the development of civil [...] »
U.S. Senate Historical Office 
Political cartoons, photos, oral histories, artifacts, essays, and facts. [...] »
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 
Did you know that there is a specific law enforcement agency for firearm [...] »
Ask a Historian
Is the Story of George Washington and the Colt a True Story? 
Is it all right to make up stories about real people to teach children about [...] »