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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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Indian Peoples of the Northern Great Plains 
Artifacts preserve the lifestyles of current and former American Indian [...] »
CIA and the Vietnam Policy Makers: Three Episodes 1962-1968 
A recently declassified study on the CIA's intelligence assessments [...] »
Brooklyn Daily Eagle Online (1841-1902) 
Explore the history of Brooklyn, 1841 through 1902, with historical [...] »
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Mapping the Past 
A map can tell you more than east, west, north, and south.
[...] »Drafting Music 
Both the North and South instituted drafts during the Civil War. Popular [...] »
Monuments to a Dream: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorials 
Answer these questions about memorials to the life and ideals of MLK.
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
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Federal teaching resources
U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk 
A comprehensive current and historical look at this legislative body and its [...] »
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
When the weather's not on our side, FEMA's there to lend a hand.
[...] »Federal Highway Administration 
Do you fit today's transportation norms? Do you reside in a suburb or a city [...] »
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Presidential Patent 
How many presidents have applied for and received patents?
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