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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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Playing House—Homemaking for Children 
How have childhood and gender roles changed over time? Browse five [...] »
Emergence of Advertising in America: 1850-1920 
Follow the rise of professional advertising with these advertising items and [...] »
New Perspectives on the West 
Peruse lesson plans about the West on this companion site to a Ken Burns [...] »
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European Explorers in North America after Columbus 
Who else left Europe following the call of wealth, fame, religion, or other [...] »
Past Rebel Lines 
Benedict Arnold wasn't the only spy in the American Revolution. Take this [...] »
Give Me (Nuclear) Shelter 
How much do you know about these iconic emblems of Cold War fears?
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Question textbook narratives
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
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Federal Judiciary 
Can’t tell an affadavit from an acquittal? Learn the legal lingo.
[...] »U.S. Secret Service 
How did the Secret Service begin protecting our leaders and solving crimes [...] »
Students Abroad 
If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »
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Everyday Life in the 19th Century 
Wandering through time into our ancestors' attic.
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