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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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Herblock's History: Political Cartoons from the Crash to the Millennium 
View 150 cartoons drawn between 1929 and 2000 by Pulitzer Prize-winning [...] »
Nixtontapes.org 
Teaching Watergate? Introduce students to the Nixon tapes with more than 2, [...] »
New France, New Horizons: On French Soil in America 
Explore French Louisiana, Canada, and the Great Lakes region.
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Selling the Dream 
"Don’t Sell the Steak—Sell the Sizzle!"
[...] »Presidential Moments: Inauguration 
The first day on the new job is difficult for everybody—including U.S. [...] »
Native American Heritage Month: Questioning Photos 
Photographs capture how someone appeared at one moment in time. But who [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
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Federal teaching resources
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
When the weather's not on our side, FEMA's there to lend a hand.
[...] »Mine Safety and Health Administration 
Ever considered using mining to teach labor history?...
[...] »Preserve America 
Preserve America is a White House initiative uniting the work of 11 federal [...] »
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Decisive Battles in the War of Independence 
What were the most important battles of the American Revolution?
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