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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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Toolbox Library: Primary Resources in U.S. History and Literature 
Eight "toolboxes" enable secondary teachers to enhance existing U.S. History [...] »
Taking the Long View: Panoramic Photographs, 1851-1991 
Displays nearly 4,000 panoramic photographs of cityscapes, landscapes, and [...] »
Mapping the National Parks 
Track the exploration and use of Acadia, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and [...] »
History Quiz
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A-mouldering in the Grave 
"John Brown's Body" keeps reappearing. What do you know about the song?
[...] »Lewis Hine: Caption Critique 
Does a caption change the meaning of a photograph?
[...] »Probing Probate 
How do we know what people in the past owned and valued?
[...] »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 Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence 
More than 1,600 learning resources from the federal government sorted by [...] »
National Atlas 
Explore maps that enable you to better understand the country that you live [...] »
Mine Safety and Health Administration 
Ever considered using mining to teach labor history?...
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Great Expectations for the Civil War 
Many believed the Civil War would be a short, bloodless battle. The reality [...] »