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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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American Photography: A Century of Images 
How has photography altered our perception of and the actuality of reality [...] »
Stephen Foster's Sketchbook 
Ever wondered what a composer's drafts look like? View Foster's sketchbook [...] »
Tending the Commons: Folklife and Landscape in Southern West Virginia 
Learn about life in the Big Coal River Valley in West Virginia.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Political Animals 
A menagerie of terms for politicians, parties, factions, and movements.
[...] »Early Telephone Etiquette 
Should you leave your hat on when you talk on the telephone?
[...] »Voices in the Whirlwind 
To each prophet, a certain way of speaking. Match civil rights leaders with [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy 
The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
National Resources
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Federal Highway Administration 
Do you fit today's transportation norms? Do you reside in a suburb or a city [...] »
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services 
Are you a special education educator? Teach in an inclusive classroom?
[...] »Central Intelligence Agency 
You've seen spy movies, but what is the real history of U.S. [...] »
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Clinical Experiences 
When did universities start making teaching students do student teaching? [...] »