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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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Student Voices from World War II and the McCarthy Era 
Imagine traveling from a university to work on a farm.
[...] »The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden 
Unsure how to teach presidential history in an engaging manner? Try these [...] »
African Americans in the Spanish Civil War 
Why would you volunteer to fight in another country's war? Was it a display [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Historical Improbabilities 
Truth is stranger than fiction, they say. Can you tell the difference?
[...] »America's Love for the Automobile 
An Exciting Whiff of Danger or La Belle Dame sans Merci?
[...] »We the People . . . Rarely Agree 
What does the Constitution mean to you? Match each quote to the historical [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Library of Congress 
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, the nation's [...] »
Mine Safety and Health Administration 
Ever considered using mining to teach labor history?...
[...] »U.S. Coast Guard 
Who protects U.S. interests in international and domestic waters?
[...] »Ask a Historian
On a Mission: Junípero Serra in New Spain 
Discover how missionary work impacted Native Americans.
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