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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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Read.Inquire.Write. 
Help middle school students improve their skills in writing arguments [...] »
David Rumsey Map Collection 
More than 15,800 rare historical maps focus on North and South America.
[...] »Internet Moving Images Archive 
Reproduces a privately held collection of American ephemeral films produced [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Celebrate More Than St. Patrick 
The Irish contributed more to the U.S. than shamrocks and folktales.
[...] »The Royal We: Princesses of the Past 
Daughters of rulers and subjects of history...are these statements on women [...] »
A Hoax Provokes Folks: Why Lie? 
Peruse the news, but beware hot air? Examine famous U.S. hoaxes.
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Institutes of Health 
Repository for the history of the federal agency, medical profession, and [...] »
U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency 
How did recreational drug use grow into a U.S. drug culture? How did it [...] »
National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
Since its inception, NASA has accomplished many scientific and technological [...] »
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Why Was the Boston Tea Party Not Stopped by British Troops? 
To some extent, the Boston Tea Party was the result of unintended [...] »