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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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Online Archive of California 
Explore California from Japanese American internment or the Free Speech [...] »
Jimmy Carter 
Brush up on your knowledge of Carter's staff, family, and the events of his [...] »
Taking the Long View: Panoramic Photographs, 1851-1991 
Displays nearly 4,000 panoramic photographs of cityscapes, landscapes, and [...] »
History Quiz
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Textbook Twisters: Salem Witch Trials 
Burn the witch! Discover how historical coverage of the Salem Witch Trials [...] »
American Personalities: Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty 
Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty are popular American icons. How much do you know [...] »
Europe Encounters the Western Hemisphere 
Can you answer these questions about the "exploration race" that brought [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Department of Education 
Use the resources offered by the Department of Education to help you become [...] »
U.S. Secret Service 
How did the Secret Service begin protecting our leaders and solving crimes [...] »
Federal Trade Commission 
Keeping businesses on the straight and narrow. Discover more about the [...] »
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Tennessee's Social Studies Curriculum 
Standardization is a fairly new concept in education.
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