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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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17th-Century Colonial New England 
Explore the history of 17th century New England and, more specifically, the [...] »
Creating a More Perfect Union: 1861-1865 
Interested in teaching about the Civil War from a maritime perspective?
[...] »Ulysses S. Grant Digital Archive 
Deepen your coverage of the late 19th century with the letters of Ulysses S [...] »
History Quiz
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Turkey Tracking 
Thanksgiving—how much do you know about the history of this popular holiday [...] »
Westward Expansion: Image vs. Reality 
East or West? See if you can determine which region produced these images on [...] »
Textbook Twisters: Salem Witch Trials 
Burn the witch! Discover how historical coverage of the Salem Witch Trials [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Supreme Court of the United States 
From John Jay to Sonia Sotomayor, the Supreme Court is the final word in law [...] »
U.S. Secret Service 
How did the Secret Service begin protecting our leaders and solving crimes [...] »
Small Business Association 
What is the FAR? Looking for copies of small business laws? Well, you have [...] »
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Keep Your Top Eye Open 
Boston abolitionists on the lookout for slave-catchers in 1851.
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