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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 History of Sanitary Sewers 
Few engineering feats are so overlooked by history as the creation of sewers [...] »
Nixon Tapes 
What was the nature of Nixon and Echeverria's political relationship?
[...] »Fiddle Tunes of the Old Frontier: The Henry Reed Collection 
Learn about the 20th century resurgence of fiddle music and Appalachian folk [...] »
History Quiz
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Political Animals 
A menagerie of terms for politicians, parties, factions, and movements.
[...] »Baseball in Black and White 
Baseball might be America's favorite past time, but it has not always been [...] »
Food 50 Years Ago 
Is your favorite food a recent invention?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
When the weather's not on our side, FEMA's there to lend a hand.
[...] »National Park Service 
Lesson plans, essays, multimedia, activities, and artifacts of U.S. heritage [...] »
National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
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Defining Dred Scott 
Who was Dred Scott, and what was the significance of his case?
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