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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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Cultural Readings: Colonization and Print in the Americas 
Examine texts about the Americas produced in Europe from the 15th to 19th [...] »
Landmark Supreme Court Cases 
Intimidated by teaching legal history? Find resources for thinking about and [...] »
What Exit? New Jersey and Its Turnpike 
Travel through history with the New Jersey Turnpike.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Practicing Medicine on the Presidents 
When the presidents' maladies threatened to affect their performance.
[...] »Exploration and Innovation 
Crossing vast oceans required specialized tools and knowledge. Discover more [...] »
Stamping Out Free Speech? 
The Stamp Act of 1765 had colonists crying foul. Answer these questions [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Marine Corps 
Why are the Marines known as "America's 911 Force"? Explore this division of [...] »
National Endowment for the Arts 
Watch videos on jazz and opera history, courtesy of the National Endowment [...] »
Bureau of Labor Statistics 
Is your grandfather more likely to be working now than he would have been in [...] »
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The 4th Estate as the 4th Branch 
The peculiar power of the press in America . . . what is the role of the [...] »