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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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Voices from the Dust Bowl: 1940-1941 
Great Depression documentation of migrant work camps in central California [...] »
Ancient Architects of the Mississippi 
How did the Moundbuilders create the massive earthworks for which they are [...] »
History Quiz
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Presidential Moments: Hail to the Chief Nicknames 
Fond or far-fetched, everyone has one—but as president, nicknames garner the [...] »
Theatre of the People 
Through performing art, U.S. minorities assert their identities. Answer [...] »
European Explorers in North America after Columbus 
Who else left Europe following the call of wealth, fame, religion, or other [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
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 [...] »
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Secret Service 
How did the Secret Service begin protecting our leaders and solving crimes [...] »
National Center for Education Statistics 
Ever wondered about the numbers behind the latest teaching trends?
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Great Expectations for the Civil War 
Many believed the Civil War would be a short, bloodless battle. The reality [...] »