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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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Toolbox Library: Primary Resources in U.S. History and Literature 
Eight "toolboxes" enable secondary teachers to enhance existing U.S. History [...] »
The History of Vaccines 
Do you remember when everyone got chickenpox as a kid? Your students might [...] »
Early American Newspapers: Series 1, 1690-1876 
17th- through 19th-century newspaper articles from 23 states and DC.
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Test your history knowledge
Constitution Day Count 
How does the Constitution measure up to other important documents in U.S. [...] »
A-mouldering in the Grave 
"John Brown's Body" keeps reappearing. What do you know about the song?
[...] »Reading a Cartoon: Nast's "Milk Tickets for Babies" 
What do you see in this 1876 cartoon?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Highway Administration 
Do you fit today's transportation norms? Do you reside in a suburb or a city [...] »
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Spain in the American Revolution 
The enemy of my enemy is my friend—what was Spain's role (and motivation) in [...] »