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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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AMDOCS: Documents for the Study of American History 
One convenient source for major historical U.S. documents.
[...] »Anne Sullivan Macy: Miracle Worker 
When teaching about Helen Keller, why leave out her friend and educator Anne [...] »
Nixon and Sports 
Explore the relationship between Nixon's love of sports and his actions as [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Naming Colonial History 
Everyone knows what "American Revolution" means. But can you identify these [...] »
The Many Roots of African American Cooking 
Africa, Europe, and North America—mix, and serve. Explore the foods that [...] »
Potent Quotables: Every Vote Counts 
After more than two centuries of citizenship, much has been said about [...] »
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 [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Marine Corps 
Why are the Marines known as "America's 911 Force"? Explore this division of [...] »
U.S. Department of Education 
Use the resources offered by the Department of Education to help you become [...] »
National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
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Colonial Teenagers 
Young people in their teens were not thought of as a distinct group, but as [...] »