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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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Dime Novels and Penny Dreadfuls 
Cover art and full texts from dime novels preserve the popular culture of an [...] »
Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858 
Compare Republican and Democrat accounts of the great debates.
[...] »Rediscovering George Washington 
Take in the latest scholarship on the life of the first U.S. president.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Socks to War 
Even humble, everyday artifacts have a rich place in history.
[...] »Charters for Colonies 
To legally exist, English colonies needed charters from the monarchy. Answer [...] »
Thanksgiving Dinner in 1943 
What traditional Thanksgiving foods would have been hard to come by during [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Preserve America 
Preserve America is a White House initiative uniting the work of 11 federal [...] »
Peace Corps 
Explore world and U.S. history simultaneously through universal development [...] »
National Center for Education Statistics 
Ever wondered about the numbers behind the latest teaching trends?
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Understanding and Appreciating WWII Veterans 
Websites that assist students in compiling information on WWII battles, [...] »