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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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Brooklyn Daily Eagle Online (1841-1902) 
Explore the history of Brooklyn, 1841 through 1902, with historical [...] »
Disability History Museum 
Explore the experiences of those with disabilities through documents and [...] »
Willa Cather Archive 
Read the annotated works of author Willa Cather (1873–1947), including O [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Presidential Moments: Inauguration 
The first day on the new job is difficult for everybody—including U.S. [...] »
Turkey Tracking 
Thanksgiving—how much do you know about the history of this popular holiday [...] »
Go West, Young Woman! 
Men and women both settled the West. Answer these questions on women’s [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence 
More than 1,600 learning resources from the federal government sorted by [...] »
U.S. Coast Guard 
Who protects U.S. interests in international and domestic waters?
[...] »National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
Explore the history of science and technology, maritime history, and the [...] »
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Taxation to Revolution 
It was reasoned that no colonists could fear an act that made them drink [...] »