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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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CQ Historic Documents Series: Online Edition 
From scientific findings to speeches, 100 documents represent each year [...] »
Parallel History Project on Cooperative Security 
More than 350 recently declassified documents reveal previously hidden [...] »
Margaret Sanger Papers Project 
Selected materials by and about the "birth control pioneer" Margaret Sanger [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Black Days in the Market 
The Stock Market Crash of 1929 opened the curtain on the Great Depression. [...] »
Westward Expansion: Image vs. Reality 
East or West? See if you can determine which region produced these images on [...] »
Women in Blues (and Jazz) 
In the early 20th century, the new music recording industry embraced [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
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 [...] »
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
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National Center for Education Statistics 
Ever wondered about the numbers behind the latest teaching trends?
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Understanding and Appreciating WWII Veterans 
Websites that assist students in compiling information on WWII battles, [...] »