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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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Home Economics Archive: Research, Tradition, History 
What would your life have been like as a housewife in 1850?
[...] »The Japanese American Exhibit and Access Project 
Go back in time and witness the harsh conditions at Japanese Internment [...] »
Marian Anderson: A Life in Song 
Travel through the life and works of Marion Anderson with this online [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Reading a Cartoon: Massive Resistance 
What do the objects in this 1954 editorial cartoon stand for?
[...] »Celebrate More Than St. Patrick 
The Irish contributed more to the U.S. than shamrocks and folktales.
[...] »Who Won the War (of 1812)? 
How do textbooks from different countries treat the War of 1812?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
[...] »National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
Explore the history of science and technology, maritime history, and the [...] »
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
The government acts for fauna as well as society. When did this start? Why [...] »
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Introducing Taxation 
Taxes are a part of our everyday life. But was this always true in the [...] »