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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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American Indians of the Pacific Northwest 
Documents the lives of Native Americans in the Northwest Coast and Plateau [...] »
Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America 
How much do you know about the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury?
[...] »Monticello: The Home of Thomas Jefferson 
Have you ever wondered how Thomas Jefferson spent his days?
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Back to School 
Binders, buses, and backpacks—consider the history of these back-to-school [...] »
Presidents Day: Growing Up to Be President 
Even American presidents were babies once!
[...] »Playing History 
Board games preserve the past in squares, paper money, and toy tokens. [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Indian Health Service 
Disease ravaged colonial-era Native American populations. What health [...] »
Social Security Administration 
Explore both the history of the SSA itself and that of the Social Security [...] »
National Museum of the American Indian 
Make sure that your students know not all Native Americans lived in tipis or [...] »
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Gettysburg: Turning Point or a Small Stepping-Stone to Victory? 
History is often muddled by modern hindsight. Discover the true meaning of [...] »