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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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Sanborn® Fire Insurance Maps, UT 
1,275 detailed historical maps, dating from 1867 through 1969, depict 40 [...] »
Curating the City: Wilshire Blvd 
California educators, lead your students on an interactive journey down Los [...] »
Magic, Illusion, and Detection in Turn of the Century America 
Learn about American culture at the turn of the 20th century.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
First Ladies' Firsts 
What about the other occupants of the White House?
[...] »Advice for Beachgoers 
Long before sunblock, boogie boards, or bikinis...did ladies wear corsets to [...] »
War of Invaders 
What do these biased narratives of the French and Indian War tell us?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
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Federal teaching resources
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
Explore the history of science and technology, maritime history, and the [...] »
Federal Judicial Center 
The Federal Judicial Center is the education and research agency for federal [...] »
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation 
Looking for a way to fund graduate education related to teaching the U.S. [...] »
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Protestant Immigration to Louisiana 
On the trail of French Calvinists—apocryphal stories and actual immigrant [...] »