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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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Native American Constitution and Law Digitization Project 
Tie civics into units involving Native American history using relevant full- [...] »
Documents from the Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention 
274 sources focusing on the work of the Continental Congress and the [...] »
Our Documents 
Presents 100 milestone documents in American history, from the Richard Henry [...] »
History Quiz
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Stumbling Down the Road to Health 
It seemed like a good idea at the time . . . which “healthful” ingredients [...] »
Drafting Music 
Both the North and South instituted drafts during the Civil War. Popular [...] »
Close Up on Hispanic American Heritage 
Take a look at these fragments from U.S. history. What are they? Where do [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Presidents of the United States 
The White House offers historic photos and biographies of its past and [...] »
U.S. Air Force 
From pilots to shuttle central command, how does the Air Force fulfill its [...] »
National Museum of African Art 
Approach African American history and culture through African art.
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Civilization is All Relative 
Common misconceptions of the classification of civilization are debunked. [...] »