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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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Economic Data, Fred II 
Get your historical national economical statistics right here.
[...] »World Trade Center: Rescue, Recovery, Response 
Get out of the political arena and teach your students about the emergency [...] »
Diary of a Civil War Nurse 
What was life like for Amanda Akin, Civil War nurse in Washington, DC?
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
American Myths: Popular Music 
Each song has a story. What inspired it? When was it made? By whom?
[...] »Columbus Day: Stories of Exploration 
Which tales of daring exploration do you believe?
[...] »Past Rebel Lines 
Benedict Arnold wasn't the only spy in the American Revolution. Take this [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Anacostia Community Museum 
What is community? What does it do for us, and how does it shape who we are [...] »
Selective Service System 
Did you know that the draft was used in times of peace, as well as war?
[...] »Students Abroad 
If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »
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Cold War Wrestling Match 
How political cartoons illustrate international events and the artists [...] »