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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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Literature and Culture of the American 1950s 
Explore the cultural, intellectual, and political trends of the 1950s in a [...] »
Encyclopedia Britannica 
Offers full access to the Encyclopedia Britannica; non-subscribers can [...] »
Humor's Edge 
Use modern political cartoons to introduce analysis of recent events.
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Test your history knowledge
Presidential Moments: Inaugural Addresses 
Can you match these famous first words with their presidential speakers?
[...] »Constitution Day 
Securing the blessings of liberty for ourselves and for posterity—answer [...] »
Vaccinations: Rites of Passage 
Have you had your shots? Which childhood diseases do these public [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
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
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum 
Commemorate the lives of the millions of people murdered during the [...] »
Federal Reserve Board 
The economy's on everyone's mind. Take advantage of that fact to teach a bit [...] »
National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
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Why Was the Boston Tea Party Not Stopped by British Troops? 
To some extent, the Boston Tea Party was the result of unintended [...] »