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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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The Adoption History Project 
Did you know that adoption was only recognized as a legal U.S. operation in [...] »
James Madison Papers 
Explore James Madison's life through his correspondence, personal notes, [...] »
The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire 
Exhibit and archive featuring an extensive collection of primary source [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
California or Bust 
Who went west when? Answer questions about migration from 1935 to 2000.
[...] »Back to School 
Binders, buses, and backpacks—consider the history of these back-to-school [...] »
First Impressions: The U.S. and Japan 
In 1854, Japan signed a treaty with the U.S. How did the U.S. and Japan see [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Park Service 
Lesson plans, essays, multimedia, activities, and artifacts of U.S. heritage [...] »
Bureau of Justice Statistics 
Everyday you read about local crime in the newspaper, but are the rates [...] »
Smithsonian 
What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »
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Introducing Taxation 
Taxes are a part of our everyday life. But was this always true in the [...] »