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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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Statistics in Schools 
Analyze data from the U.S. Census Bureau in the social studies [...] »
The Presidents 
Profiles all 42 of the nation's completed presidencies.
[...] »Beyond Words 
Transcibe WWI era newspaper images and increase access to historical [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
In Our Own Time: Native American Timekeeping 
Pre-Columbian calendars were very different from the ones we use today. Are [...] »
European Explorers in North America after Columbus 
Who else left Europe following the call of wealth, fame, religion, or other [...] »
Alien Invasions 
For each pair of animal and plant species, identify the one that is not [...] »
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 [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
Explore the history of science and technology, maritime history, and the [...] »
U.S. Senate Historical Office 
Political cartoons, photos, oral histories, artifacts, essays, and facts. [...] »
U.S. Postal Service 
Come rain or shine, the mail must go through, bringing information and [...] »
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Lone Wolf v Hitchcock 
Part of a series of laws that displaced Native Americans from land allotted [...] »