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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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Early Recognized Treaties with American Indian Nations 
Inspect nine early land dispute treaties between the Native Americans and [...] »
Mark Twain in His Times 
Focuses on Mark Twain's life and career, including creation of his popular [...] »
The Pilgrims in American Culture: Thanksgiving 
Were the Pilgrims really shorter than us? Discover the answer to all your [...] »
History Quiz
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Charters for Colonies 
To legally exist, English colonies needed charters from the monarchy. Answer [...] »
Monuments to a Dream: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorials 
Answer these questions about memorials to the life and ideals of MLK.
[...] »In Dr. King's Words 
People can identify (some of) the words of Martin Luther King Jr. Can you [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Marine Corps 
Why are the Marines known as "America's 911 Force"? Explore this division of [...] »
National Institute for Literacy 
Do you have struggling readers in your class? Try incorporating literacy [...] »
U.S. Secret Service 
How did the Secret Service begin protecting our leaders and solving crimes [...] »
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The Memphis Belle 
The last operational mission of a venerable World War II airplane.
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