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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 [...] »
Turning Points in Wisconsin History 
Primary documents, background information, and lesson plans for Wisconsin [...] »
Great Lakes Maritime History Project 
Delve into Wisconsin's maritime history. Discover the multiple ways in which [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Give Me (Nuclear) Shelter 
How much do you know about these iconic emblems of Cold War fears?
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How did the American colonies get addicted to growing tobacco?
[...] »Carriages and Wagons 
Trade in your old Cabriolet for a new 1876 Landau? Test your knowledge of [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Anacostia Community Museum 
What is community? What does it do for us, and how does it shape who we are [...] »
Federal Judicial Center 
The Federal Judicial Center is the education and research agency for federal [...] »
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Which Native American Tribes Allied Themselves with the French? 
Historians endeavor to uncover Native American perspectives.
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