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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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Riverboats and Jazz 
What entertainment might you have expected on a riverboat cruise in the [...] »
New York Public Library Digital Gallery 
Presents more than 550,000 images relevant to both U.S. and world history, [...] »
Mr. Lincoln's Virtual Library 
A keyword-searchable archive containing over 2,000 of Abraham Lincoln's [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Early American Artifacts 
What did people living in what is now known as North America leave behind? [...] »
Selling the Dream 
"Don’t Sell the Steak—Sell the Sizzle!"
[...] »Teaching the 20th 
When does the past go from 'recent' to 'history?' Consider these questions [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services 
Are you a special education educator? Teach in an inclusive classroom?
[...] »Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 
Did you know that there is a specific law enforcement agency for firearm [...] »
Smithsonian 
What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »
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Divided Loyalties? 
How citizenship determines eligibility for the U.S. presidency.
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