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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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Center for Archaeological Studies 
Showcases archaeological excavations at Mobile and elsewhere in Alabama [...] »
Traders: Voices from the Trading Post 
Listen as traders talk about their experiences at Native American trading [...] »
Kellogg African American Health Care Project: The Oral Histories 
What was health care like during segregation?
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Presidents Day: Growing Up to Be President 
Even American presidents were babies once!
[...] »Who Won the War (of 1812)? 
How do textbooks from different countries treat the War of 1812?
[...] »Stumbling Down the Road to Health 
It seemed like a good idea at the time . . . which “healthful” ingredients [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Museum of African Art 
Approach African American history and culture through African art.
[...] »Federal Emergency Management Agency 
When the weather's not on our side, FEMA's there to lend a hand.
[...] »National Institute for Literacy 
Do you have struggling readers in your class? Try incorporating literacy [...] »
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New England Puritans 
Trying to build a New Jerusalem on the coast of Massachusetts.
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