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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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U.S. Electoral College 
Uncover the inner workings and history of the US Electoral College. Click [...] »
Military Campaign Maps 
Where exactly were troops stationed in a given battle? Visualize the [...] »
Women of Valor 
Meet international anarchist and women's rights activist Emma Goldman.
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Test your history knowledge
Socks to War 
Even humble, everyday artifacts have a rich place in history.
[...] »Early Telephone Etiquette 
Should you leave your hat on when you talk on the telephone?
[...] »Victory Vegetables 
WWII Victory Gardens allowed citizens to raise food...and wage war!
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy 
The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Census Bureau 
The U.S. Census counts everyone! It creates a current image of the nation [...] »
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
The government acts for fauna as well as society. When did this start? Why [...] »
National Endowment for the Arts 
Watch videos on jazz and opera history, courtesy of the National Endowment [...] »
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Families on the Farm 
What was life like for women and girls on late 19th- and early 20th-century [...] »