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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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Historic USGS Maps of New England 
Explore New England's topography with more than 1,100 topographical maps, [...] »
Chicago Imagebase 
Witness the growth of the Chicago metro area with this interactive website [...] »
HSI: Historical Scene Investigation 
Ever wanted to be Sherlock Holmes? Look at history the way a detective looks [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Pre-Modern Pop Music 
Before "pop" music reigned supreme, jazz and ragtime amassed great public [...] »
Potent Quotables: Every Vote Counts 
After more than two centuries of citizenship, much has been said about [...] »
Women in Blues (and Jazz) 
In the early 20th century, the new music recording industry embraced [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Presidents of the United States 
The White House offers historic photos and biographies of its past and [...] »
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ![Lithograph, [Patent medicine label for unnamed. . . ], 1830-1870, LoC](/sites/default/files/styles/splash_thumb_images/public/Patent432x240.jpg?itok=QLJLh39q "Lithograph, [Patent medicine label for unnamed women's hair tonic which \"restores gray hair ... cures dandruff and prevents baldness], 1830-1870, Library of Congress")
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has images of patents online [...] »
Selective Service System 
Did you know that the draft was used in times of peace, as well as war?
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All Wrapped Up in the Flag 
Flinging the first American flag to the breeze.
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