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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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Historical Thinking Matters 
Presents four guided investigations—on the Spanish-American War, the Scopes [...] »
Oral History Digital Collection 
In full-text narratives, more than 2,000 people from northeast Ohio discuss [...] »
The Official Leonard Bernstein Site 
Explore the life of a major classical conductor.
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Drafting Music 
Both the North and South instituted drafts during the Civil War. Popular [...] »
In Our Own Time: Native American Timekeeping 
Pre-Columbian calendars were very different from the ones we use today. Are [...] »
Vaccinations: Rites of Passage 
Have you had your shots? Which childhood diseases do these public [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Postal Museum 
When going postal is actually a good thing! Explore the Museum's extensive [...] »
Mine Safety and Health Administration 
Ever considered using mining to teach labor history?...
[...] »Bureau of Justice Statistics 
Everyday you read about local crime in the newspaper, but are the rates [...] »
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Intertwined Development: Railroads and Political Parties 
The influence of the booming rail system on the growth and development of [...] »