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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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Archives of American Art, Oral History Collections 
Interested in the life of a particular artist? Find out more about the [...] »
World Trade Center: Rescue, Recovery, Response 
Get out of the political arena and teach your students about the emergency [...] »
Thomas Jefferson Papers 
The largest collection of original Jefferson documents in the world. Really [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
American Myths: Christopher Columbus 
In 1492, what did Columbus really do?
[...] »Saving Daylight 
Politicians get hot under the collar when discussing the hottest of topics— [...] »
Dance, But Not That Way . . . 
Do you know how to dance the Sleigh Bell Polka? Learn the proper way to [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Museum of the American Indian 
Make sure that your students know not all Native Americans lived in tipis or [...] »
U.S. Coast Guard 
Who protects U.S. interests in international and domestic waters?
[...] »U.S. Postal Service 
Come rain or shine, the mail must go through, bringing information and [...] »
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Religious Orders of Women in New France 
Lives dedicated to teaching and nursing.
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