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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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Crime and Justice Data Online 
What crimes are most common? What is the demographic composition of the [...] »
Black Wings: African American Pioneer Aviators 
What was life like for the African American pilots of World War II?
[...] »Student Voices from World War II and the McCarthy Era 
Imagine traveling from a university to work on a farm.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Advice for Beachgoers 
Long before sunblock, boogie boards, or bikinis...did ladies wear corsets to [...] »
Victory Vegetables 
WWII Victory Gardens allowed citizens to raise food...and wage war!
[...] »Early Telephone Etiquette 
Should you leave your hat on when you talk on the telephone?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »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
Selective Service System 
Did you know that the draft was used in times of peace, as well as war?
[...] »U.S. Coast Guard 
Who protects U.S. interests in international and domestic waters?
[...] »Federal Emergency Management Agency 
When the weather's not on our side, FEMA's there to lend a hand.
[...] »Ask a Historian
Texas and Mexico: Centers for Cultural Collision 
In 1821, Anglo settlers migrated to Texas en masse. Discover the profound [...] »