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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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Thomas Paine National Historical Association 
Explore the life and works of one of the most famous revolutionaries—Thomas [...] »
Mark Twain: A Film Directed by Ken Burns 
Enjoy an interactive experience depicting the life of Mark Twain.
[...] »National Park Service, Teaching with Historic Places 
Use this website to plan and organize lessons around NPS properties and [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Exploration and Innovation 
Crossing vast oceans required specialized tools and knowledge. Discover more [...] »
Women at War 
Women have fought in every U.S. war, but only recently have they gained [...] »
Reading a Cartoon: Massive Resistance 
What do the objects in this 1954 editorial cartoon stand for?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Fire Administration 
Give historical fires perspective through modern statistics.
[...] »Federal Trade Commission 
Keeping businesses on the straight and narrow. Discover more about the [...] »
National Museum of American History 
See our history come to life within the expansive exhibits and educational [...] »
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True Americans in the Cold War 
Looking for the Red in the Red, White, and Blue?
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