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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 Landscape and Architectural Design, 1850-1920 
Explore the history of American landscape and architectural design from 1850 [...] »
Drafting the Documents of Independence 
View documents relating to the drafting of the Declaration of Independence [...] »
History Quiz
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Plays You Won't See in the Superbowl 
Football has always been a great American sport, but how much do you know [...] »
Charters for Colonies 
To legally exist, English colonies needed charters from the monarchy. Answer [...] »
History of Hidden Killers: Epidemics in America 
Wherever people go, disease is sure to follow. Answer these questions about [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
[...] »National Center for Education Statistics 
Ever wondered about the numbers behind the latest teaching trends?
[...] »U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ![Lithograph, [Patent medicine label for unnamed. . . ], 1830-1870, LoC](/sites/default/files/styles/splash_thumb_images/public/Patent432x240.jpg?itok=QLJLh39q "Lithograph, [Patent medicine label for unnamed women's hair tonic which \"restores gray hair ... cures dandruff and prevents baldness], 1830-1870, Library of Congress")
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has images of patents online [...] »
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The Reason Behind the "Stars and Bars" 
Find out how this battle flag came into being.
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