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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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All Hands on Deck 
Get classroom attention by using the "swashbuckling" history of the USS [...] »
Mark Twain in His Times 
Focuses on Mark Twain's life and career, including creation of his popular [...] »
Florida Folklife from the WPA Collections, 1937-1942 
Explore the history of Florida folklife and culture.
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Potent Quotables: Every Vote Counts 
After more than two centuries of citizenship, much has been said about [...] »
A Culture Productive of Infinite Wretchedness 
How did the American colonies get addicted to growing tobacco?
[...] »Constitution Day 
Securing the blessings of liberty for ourselves and for posterity—answer [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Highway Administration 
Do you fit today's transportation norms? Do you reside in a suburb or a city [...] »
Library of Congress 
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, the nation's [...] »
Mine Safety and Health Administration 
Ever considered using mining to teach labor history?...
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The History of History 
"Historian" wasn't always a career path—only in the 19th century did it [...] »