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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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Puerto Rico at the Dawn of the Modern Age 
Have you ever wondered about the international politics of Puerto Rico?
[...] »The Great Depression to World War II: Photos from the FSA-OWI 
Explore this database of over 150,000 photographs that capture the true [...] »
The Perilous Fight: America's World War II in Color 
Explore World War II's color film footage.
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Test your history knowledge
Playing History 
Board games preserve the past in squares, paper money, and toy tokens. [...] »
Celebrate More Than St. Patrick 
The Irish contributed more to the U.S. than shamrocks and folktales.
[...] »Spot the President: Presidential Campaign Ads 
Decide whether these statements on the more-than-50-year-old tradition of [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Smithsonian 
What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »
National Museum of the American Indian 
Make sure that your students know not all Native Americans lived in tipis or [...] »
National Archives and Records Administration 
With more than 10 billion items addressing U.S. history, you're bound to [...] »
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Animating the Home Front 
What happens when cartoon characters go to war?
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