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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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Missouri Digital Heritage 
Missouri teachers looking for primary sources, look no further. Explore this [...] »
Union or Secession: Virginians Decide 
Trace Virginia's route to secession in the Civil War with more than 200 [...] »
Brittingham Family Lantern Slide Collection 
Catch a glimpse of wealthy turn-of-the-century Wisconsin life and travel in [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Riding the Rails 
How many cows could a cowcatcher catch, if a cowcatcher could catch cows? [...] »
Political Animals 
A menagerie of terms for politicians, parties, factions, and movements.
[...] »Voices of Women's Reform 
There’s more to it than Seneca Falls.
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
Since its inception, NASA has accomplished many scientific and technological [...] »
National Air and Space Museum 
Fly me to the moon became a famous Frank Sinatra line. NASA also made this a [...] »
U.S. Secret Service 
How did the Secret Service begin protecting our leaders and solving crimes [...] »
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Begging Leave to Inform the Publick 
Ads that were revolutionary ... or not. What products could be sold during [...] »