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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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Now What a Time : Blues, Gospel, and the Fort Valley Music Festivals, 1938-1943 
Listen to African American Blues from the Fort Valley Music Festivals of [...] »
Keffer Collection of Sheet Music, ca. 1790-1895 
What was popular music like in the 19th century?
[...] »Medicine in the Americas, 1619-1914 
Access works on medicine and health by Clara Barton, Benjamin Coleman, [...] »
History Quiz
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Native American Heritage Month: Questioning Photos 
Photographs capture how someone appeared at one moment in time. But who [...] »
Which Witch? 
Words constantly evolve and change over time. What did "witch" mean to these [...] »
Presidential Moments: Inaugural Addresses 
Can you match these famous first words with their presidential speakers?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Geological Survey 
How has land use altered over time, and what did the explorers encounter? [...] »
Small Business Association 
What is the FAR? Looking for copies of small business laws? Well, you have [...] »
U.S. Fire Administration 
Give historical fires perspective through modern statistics.
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Texas and Mexico: Centers for Cultural Collision 
In 1821, Anglo settlers migrated to Texas en masse. Discover the profound [...] »