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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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Slave Movement During the 18th and 19th Centuries 
Analyze data to understand the impact of slavery on the colonies and nation [...] »
Open Yale Courses 
Looking for a little professional development? Miss your college classes? [...] »
Papers of Justice Tom C. Clark 
Tom C. Clark served as Supreme Court Justice from 1949 to 1967, a time of [...] »
History Quiz
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Constitution Day Count 
How does the Constitution measure up to other important documents in U.S. [...] »
By the Numbers: Election Maps 
What can historical election maps tell us? Take a look at the electoral vote [...] »
Classroom Glory 
Does the movie "Glory" depict historical accuracy or wholesale fiction?
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Question textbook narratives
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Los Alamos National Laboratory 
Follow the development of Weapons of Mass Destruction through the protection [...] »
Government Printing Office 
GPO is the Federal Government's resource for preserving and providing access [...] »
Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum 
Design embodies both artistic ingenuity and responses to everyday problems [...] »
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Selling a Slave 
The obstacles and restraints on disposing of one's human "property."
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