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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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Death of the Dream: Farmhouses in the Heartland 
Begin your background research on prairie farmhouses with this website.
[...] »Music for the Nation: American Sheet Music, 1870-1885 
What do the songs people sing tell us about their lives? Do they sing about [...] »
To the Moon 
Explore the history of the moon itself, as well as how we reached it.
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Test your history knowledge
Memorial Day: The Poppy Puzzle 
Do you know the history of this symbol?
[...] »When Whales Lit the World 
Up to the 20th century, whalers provided oil for the industrial revolution. [...] »
Naming Colonial History 
Everyone knows what "American Revolution" means. But can you identify these [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Reserve Board 
The economy's on everyone's mind. Take advantage of that fact to teach a bit [...] »
Students Abroad 
If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »
National Museum of Natural History ![Photo, . . . trephining [sic]. . . , 1926, Library of Congress](/sites/default/files/styles/splash_thumb_images/public/NationalMuseumNH432x240.jpg?itok=rqsMmArM "Photo, The crude method of trephining [sic] with the sharpened edge of a stone practiced by peoples living in Peru some 500 or 600 years ago is revealed by the skulls at the National Museum, 1926, Library of Congress")
Don't let "natural history" scare you away! The museum covers anthropology [...] »
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Tennessee's Social Studies Curriculum 
Standardization is a fairly new concept in education.
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