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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 Lincoln Institute 
Explore Lincoln's presidency; and access related classroom resources, [...] »
Coal Mining in the Gilded Age and Progressive Era 
Visit this unique site to learn about the history of coal mining during the [...] »
Oral History Research Center 
What do Vegas showgirls have to say about their time in the city?
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As American as Mom… 
You know Mother's Day is all about mom, but do you know the history of the [...] »
From War to Revolution 
Can you answer these questions on figures who took part in the French and [...] »
Early American Artifacts 
What did people living in what is now known as North America leave behind? [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ![Lithograph, [Patent medicine label for unnamed. . . ], 1830-1870, LoC](/sites/default/files/styles/splash_thumb_images/public/Patent432x240.jpg?itok=QLJLh39q "Lithograph, [Patent medicine label for unnamed women's hair tonic which \"restores gray hair ... cures dandruff and prevents baldness], 1830-1870, Library of Congress")
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has images of patents online [...] »
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 
Did you know that there is a specific law enforcement agency for firearm [...] »
Central Intelligence Agency 
You've seen spy movies, but what is the real history of U.S. [...] »
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Jefferson versus Hamilton 
Their differing philosophies of government set the stage for the permanent [...] »