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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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Civil War Maps 
Explore the Library of Congress' collection of Civil War maps, including [...] »
Clash of Cultures in the 1910s and 1920s 
Supported by images and documents, this essay explores the culture wars of [...] »
The Luso-Hispanic World in Maps 
Peruse maps of Spanish and Portuguese colonization, exploration, and [...] »
History Quiz
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Who Won the War (of 1812)? 
How do textbooks from different countries treat the War of 1812?
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How much do you know about these iconic emblems of Cold War fears?
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Pistols at noon, or handbags at dawn? Decode the Code of Honor by answering [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services 
Are you a special education educator? Teach in an inclusive classroom?
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U.S. Coast Guard 
Who protects U.S. interests in international and domestic waters?
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Tax Rates of the Mid-20th Century 
Is it April 15 already? Discussing the recent past in context.
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