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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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The Jewish Americans 
This site, produced by PBS, uses multiple resources to examine the history [...] »
Quilt Index 
Consider broaching local or women's history using a quilt as a gateway [...] »
A More Perfect Union 
Was Japanese American internment constitutional? Explore the Japanese [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Women at War 
Women have fought in every U.S. war, but only recently have they gained [...] »
Veterans Day: Medals and Merit 
You know the Purple Heart, but can you identify these honors?
[...] »Practicing Medicine on the Presidents 
When the presidents' maladies threatened to affect their performance.
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Smithsonian 
What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »
National Center for Education Statistics 
Ever wondered about the numbers behind the latest teaching trends?
[...] »U.S. Geological Survey 
How has land use altered over time, and what did the explorers encounter? [...] »
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Snuff ‘n Sniff 
Cities as olfactory factories and what, historically, humans have thought [...] »