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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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James Fenimore Cooper Society 
Teenagers in love? By the author of The Last of the Mohicans?
[...] »Illinois During the Gilded Age 
Listen to, read, and sing sources from the Gilded Age canvassing women, [...] »
U.S. Senate Historical Office 
How much do you know about the history of the American Senate? Click here [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Back to School 
Binders, buses, and backpacks—consider the history of these back-to-school [...] »
The California Gold Rush 
"Seeing the elephant" in California.
[...] »Stumbling Down the Road to Health 
It seemed like a good idea at the time . . . which “healthful” ingredients [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Library of Congress 
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, the nation's [...] »
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 
Service-learning and history don't have to be exclusive. Consider the [...] »
U.S. Geological Survey 
How has land use altered over time, and what did the explorers encounter? [...] »
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A Clear Shot across the Continent 
President Polk, the fortunes of war, territory, and the ever-present [...] »