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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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Alabama Maps 
How have boundaries changed over time? Compare the maps of yesteryear with [...] »
Seattle General Strike Project 
In 1919, Seattle workers launched the first general strike in U.S. history. [...] »
Samuel J. May Anti-Slavery Collection 
With over 300,000 pages available for full-text searching, this is one of [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Women in Blues (and Jazz) 
In the early 20th century, the new music recording industry embraced [...] »
Lewis Hine: Caption Critique 
Does a caption change the meaning of a photograph?
[...] »Reading Photographs: A Dusty Street 
When and where was this photo taken? See what clues you can spot!
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Smithsonian 
What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »
National Postal Museum 
When going postal is actually a good thing! Explore the Museum's extensive [...] »
Government Printing Office 
GPO is the Federal Government's resource for preserving and providing access [...] »
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The Auto Industry Goes to War 
Domestic automotive manufacturing took a back seat to military transport [...] »