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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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The Texas Constitutions Digitization Project 
When was Texas part of Mexico? The U.S.? Separate?
[...] »American Journeys 
Firsthand accounts of exploration range from Viking stories to early 19th- [...] »
Physical Sciences Collection: Surveying and Geodesy 
What tools do men use to turn wilderness into private property?
[...] »History Quiz
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Discovering Christopher Columbus 
Christopher Columbus—a legend without a face? Answer these questions about [...] »
The Garden of Infants 
Kindergarten came to America in the 19th century on a wave of German [...] »
Reading Photographs: A Dusty Street 
When and where was this photo taken? See what clues you can spot!
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
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National Endowment for the Humanities 
Meet the largest governmental funder of humanities programs in the U.S.
[...] »National Museum of African American History and Culture 
What does it mean to be an American? Answer this question through the lens [...] »
Federal Reserve Board 
The economy's on everyone's mind. Take advantage of that fact to teach a bit [...] »
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Black Confederates 
Most African Americans (free or slaves) never joined the ranks of the [...] »