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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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The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden 
Unsure how to teach presidential history in an engaging manner? Try these [...] »
Emma Spaulding Bryant Letters 
Explore husband-wife relationships through this late 19th century series of [...] »
U.S. Senate Historical Office 
How much do you know about the history of the American Senate? Click here [...] »
History Quiz
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Food 50 Years Ago 
Is your favorite food a recent invention?
[...] »Reading Photographs: Snow Day 
When was this winter photo taken? See what clues you can spot!
[...] »Women's History Month: Picturing Pocahontas 
What do you picture when you hear her name?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Park Service 
Lesson plans, essays, multimedia, activities, and artifacts of U.S. heritage [...] »
Library of Congress 
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, the nation's [...] »
National Museum of African American History and Culture 
What does it mean to be an American? Answer this question through the lens [...] »
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Lone Wolf v Hitchcock 
Part of a series of laws that displaced Native Americans from land allotted [...] »