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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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Liberian Letters 
What was life like for freed slaves returned to Africa? Read letters to [...] »
American Women's Dime Novel Project 
What was the turn-of-the-century woman's "beach read"?
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Voices in the Whirlwind 
To each prophet, a certain way of speaking. Match civil rights leaders with [...] »
The Great Black Hope 
These African American athletes drew crowds with their skill and [...] »
United We Stand: Industry and Famous Strikes 
Stand up (or sit down) for better working conditions! Test your knowledge of [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
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Federal teaching resources
National Atlas 
Explore maps that enable you to better understand the country that you live [...] »
Bureau of Justice Statistics 
Everyday you read about local crime in the newspaper, but are the rates [...] »
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation 
Looking for a way to fund graduate education related to teaching the U.S. [...] »
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In Pursuit of Freedom 
Frederick Douglass approached the abolition of slavery from within the [...] »