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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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May 4 Collection, Kent State University 
What can we learn from the Kent State Riots?
[...] »Anti-Saloon League, 1893-1933 
Printed materials preserve the public campaigns of the Anti-Saloon League [...] »
Fats Waller Forever Digital Exhibit 
Meet legendary jazz pianist Fats Waller. Be at the forefront of musical [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Teaching the 20th 
When does the past go from 'recent' to 'history?' Consider these questions [...] »
Turkey Tracking 
Thanksgiving—how much do you know about the history of this popular holiday [...] »
Sand, Sea, and Oil: Operation Desert Storm 
It's in the name: "Desert." How did the environment affect the Persian Gulf [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Trade Commission 
Keeping businesses on the straight and narrow. Discover more about the [...] »
U.S. Postal Service 
Come rain or shine, the mail must go through, bringing information and [...] »
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Manifest Destiny: Creating an American Identity 
Discover how the concept of a "Manifest Destiny" shaped American perceptions [...] »