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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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Election Statistics 
How many votes did each nominee receive in federal elections?
[...] »Presidential Papers of Dwight David Eisenhower 
Fortify your knowledge of Eisenhower's international and domestic policies [...] »
Dynamics of Idealism: Volunteers for Civil Rights, 1965-1982 
Learn about the volunteers who participated in a 1965 Southern Christian [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Monuments to a Dream: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorials 
Answer these questions about memorials to the life and ideals of MLK.
[...] »Presidential Moments: Campaigns 
Think the mudslinging in modern campaigns is bad? Campaigns have always been [...] »
Textbook Twisters: Cuban Missile Crisis 
The Cuban Missile Crisis was one of the greatest conflicts between the US [...] »
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Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
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National Museum of the American Indian 
Make sure that your students know not all Native Americans lived in tipis or [...] »
Mine Safety and Health Administration 
Ever considered using mining to teach labor history?...
[...] »U.S. Census Bureau 
The U.S. Census counts everyone! It creates a current image of the nation [...] »
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Menu for the First Thanksgiving 
Only two eyewitness accounts of that first Thanksgiving remain.
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