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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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The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture 
The website provides valuable resources for teachers that illuminate key [...] »
Brief Timeline of American Literature, Music, and Movies 
Explore film, music, and literature in its social context and chronology. [...] »
Presidential Elections 
How has campaigning changed over the years? Need to know details on major [...] »
History Quiz
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Reading a Cartoon: Massive Resistance 
What do the objects in this 1954 editorial cartoon stand for?
[...] »A-mouldering in the Grave 
"John Brown's Body" keeps reappearing. What do you know about the song?
[...] »Early Telephone Etiquette 
Should you leave your hat on when you talk on the telephone?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency 
How did recreational drug use grow into a U.S. drug culture? How did it [...] »
U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk 
A comprehensive current and historical look at this legislative body and its [...] »
National Center for Education Statistics 
Ever wondered about the numbers behind the latest teaching trends?
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Premonition of Death 
Accounts of Abraham Lincoln's dream of a presidential assassination vary, [...] »