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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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South Texas Border, 1900-1920: The Robert Runyon Collection 
This site showcases over 8,000 images documenting the history and [...] »
Discover Diplomacy: Diplomatic Simulations in the Classroom 
Classroom simulations give students insight into the real-world skills of [...] »
Forests, Fields, and the Falls 
How did the lumber, flour, sawmill, and farming industries shape Minnesota's [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Political Animals 
A menagerie of terms for politicians, parties, factions, and movements.
[...] »First Ladies' Firsts 
What about the other occupants of the White House?
[...] »Airplane Meals 
Think you're a post-WWII expert? Test your knowledge with this quiz on the [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
The government acts for fauna as well as society. When did this start? Why [...] »
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 
Did you know that there is a specific law enforcement agency for firearm [...] »
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum 
Commemorate the lives of the millions of people murdered during the [...] »
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The 4th Estate as the 4th Branch 
The peculiar power of the press in America . . . what is the role of the [...] »