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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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Thomas Eakins: American Realist 
Discover one of America's great realists, and see the Philadelphia of his [...] »
Little Cowpuncher: Rural School Newspaper of Southern Arizona 
If you were a pioneer, what would you have to say about your schooling? [...] »
American State Papers, 1789-1838 
Access Congressional documents from the first 25 Congresses.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
To the Source! 
Where do historians turn for historical evidence?
[...] »Go West, Young Woman! 
Men and women both settled the West. Answer these questions on women’s [...] »
Who Won the War (of 1812)? 
How do textbooks from different countries treat the War of 1812?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Coast Guard 
Who protects U.S. interests in international and domestic waters?
[...] »Tennessee Valley Authority 
Read the act that gave way to the Tennessee Valley Authority, a major New [...] »
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services 
Are you a special education educator? Teach in an inclusive classroom?
[...] »Ask a Historian
Industrializing Women 
Did industrialization result in more women working outside the home or in [...] »