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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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Kennedy and Castro: The Secret History 
Did you know that Kennedy considered softening the national platform on Cuba [...] »
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire 
A variety of primary sources and background essays explore the 1911 fire, a [...] »
Spanish-American War in Motion Pictures 
See how early film was used to capture and communicate the Spanish-American [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Discovering Christopher Columbus 
Christopher Columbus—a legend without a face? Answer these questions about [...] »
Naming Colonial History 
Everyone knows what "American Revolution" means. But can you identify these [...] »
History of Hidden Killers: Epidemics in America 
Wherever people go, disease is sure to follow. Answer these questions about [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation 
Looking for a way to fund graduate education related to teaching the U.S. [...] »
Peace Corps 
Explore world and U.S. history simultaneously through universal development [...] »
National Museum of the American Indian 
Make sure that your students know not all Native Americans lived in tipis or [...] »
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On Gendering the Constitution 
The agitation among women’s rights activists over the language of the 14th [...] »