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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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Carrie Chapman Catt Girlhood Home and Museum 
A useful gateway site for materials on Carrie Chapman Catt and the women's [...] »
American Memory: Historical Collections for the National Digital Library 
The Library of Congress offers an archive of more than 9 million primary [...] »
Impeachment Trial of Andrew Johnson 
Learn about Andrew Johnson's impeachment through contemporary accounts and [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
The Garden of Infants 
Kindergarten came to America in the 19th century on a wave of German [...] »
Memorial Day: The Poppy Puzzle 
Do you know the history of this symbol?
[...] »Classroom Glory 
Does the movie "Glory" depict historical accuracy or wholesale fiction?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Central Intelligence Agency 
You've seen spy movies, but what is the real history of U.S. [...] »
Bureau of Justice Statistics 
Everyday you read about local crime in the newspaper, but are the rates [...] »
Los Alamos National Laboratory 
Follow the development of Weapons of Mass Destruction through the protection [...] »
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The New World: A Stage for Cultural Interaction 
Religion and profit were driving motivations behind European colonization. [...] »