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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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University of Missouri-Columbia: Digital Library Collections 
A hodge podge of history: England, Missouri, and the greater U.S.
[...] »Alcohol, Temperance, and Prohibition 
More than 1,800 primary sources provide a window into the Temperance [...] »
Belgian-American Research Collection 
What would your life have been like as a Belgian immigrant in Wisconsin?
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Memorial Day: The Poppy Puzzle 
Do you know the history of this symbol?
[...] »Native American Heritage Month: Questioning Photos 
Photographs capture how someone appeared at one moment in time. But who [...] »
Teaching the 20th 
When does the past go from 'recent' to 'history?' Consider these questions [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Museum of African American History and Culture 
What does it mean to be an American? Answer this question through the lens [...] »
Federal Trade Commission 
Keeping businesses on the straight and narrow. Discover more about the [...] »
U.S. Senate Historical Office 
Political cartoons, photos, oral histories, artifacts, essays, and facts. [...] »
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The History of History 
"Historian" wasn't always a career path—only in the 19th century did it [...] »