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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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VOCES Oral History Project 
Ever wondered about the wartime experiences of Latinos and Latinas? VOCES [...] »
Kiowa Drawings 
Kiowa artwork from buffalo hide canvases to university art training.
[...] »Center for Dewey Studies, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale 
Discover the life of pragmatist and education reform advocate John Dewey ( [...] »
History Quiz
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Reading a Cartoon: Massive Resistance 
What do the objects in this 1954 editorial cartoon stand for?
[...] »The California Gold Rush 
"Seeing the elephant" in California.
[...] »By the Numbers: Election Maps 
What can historical election maps tell us? Take a look at the electoral vote [...] »
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 Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services 
Are you a special education educator? Teach in an inclusive classroom?
[...] »National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
Explore the history of science and technology, maritime history, and the [...] »
Federal Judiciary 
Can’t tell an affadavit from an acquittal? Learn the legal lingo.
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The Gaming Evolution 
From text-based to modern multiplayer interaction—even video games have [...] »