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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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Keffer Collection of Sheet Music, ca. 1790-1895 
What was popular music like in the 19th century?
[...] »Monticello: The Home of Thomas Jefferson 
Have you ever wondered how Thomas Jefferson spent his days?
[...] »Civilian Public Service Story 
Unearth an important part of U.S. military history—the conscientious [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Drafting Music 
Both the North and South instituted drafts during the Civil War. Popular [...] »
Fly Away Jim Crow 
Equality requires more than a Proclamation. Try to answer these questions on [...] »
Historical Improbabilities 
Truth is stranger than fiction, they say. Can you tell the difference?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy 
The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Center for Disease Control and Prevention 
For when those historical figures suffered conditions you don't recognize. [...] »
U.S. Census Bureau 
The U.S. Census counts everyone! It creates a current image of the nation [...] »
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services 
Are you a special education educator? Teach in an inclusive classroom?
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Decisive Battles in the War of Independence 
What were the most important battles of the American Revolution?
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