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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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Valley of the Shadow: Two Communities in the American Civil War 
Take a closer look at the Civil War with this extensive database that offers [...] »
An American Family: The Beecher Tradition 
Did you know that Harriet Beecher Stowe's family was also involved in [...] »
Chinese in California, 1850-1925 
Browse more than 8,000 objects related to Chinese immigrant life in [...] »
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Close Up on Hispanic American Heritage 
Take a look at these fragments from U.S. history. What are they? Where do [...] »
Food 50 Years Ago 
Is your favorite food a recent invention?
[...] »By the Numbers: Election Maps 
What can historical election maps tell us? Take a look at the electoral vote [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
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The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
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Mine Safety and Health Administration 
Ever considered using mining to teach labor history?...
[...] »Federal Aviation Administration 
The FAA regulates air safety and influences the development of civil [...] »
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 
Did you know that there is a specific law enforcement agency for firearm [...] »
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Menu for the First Thanksgiving 
Only two eyewitness accounts of that first Thanksgiving remain.
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