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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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National Election Studies 
Search data from surveys of the American electorate conducted in [...] »
19th Century Advertising, Harper's Weekly 
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Classroom Glory 
Does the movie "Glory" depict historical accuracy or wholesale fiction?
[...] »Women in the Lab (and the Field) 
Marie Curie and Jane Goodall—you may know these female scientists, but can [...] »
Riding the Rails 
How many cows could a cowcatcher catch, if a cowcatcher could catch cows? [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
National Resources
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
The government acts for fauna as well as society. When did this start? Why [...] »
Federal Aviation Administration 
The FAA regulates air safety and influences the development of civil [...] »
U.S. Department of Education 
Use the resources offered by the Department of Education to help you become [...] »
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Taxation to Revolution 
It was reasoned that no colonists could fear an act that made them drink [...] »