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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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Portal to Texas History 
Texas educators, looking for primary resources on state history? Search this [...] »
May 4 Collection, Kent State University 
What can we learn from the Kent State Riots?
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Test your history knowledge
Reading a Cartoon: Nast's "Milk Tickets for Babies" 
What do you see in this 1876 cartoon?
[...] »Constitution Day 
Securing the blessings of liberty for ourselves and for posterity—answer [...] »
The Ice Cream Wars 
Was there conflict in the past over one of our favorite summer treats?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Reserve Board 
The economy's on everyone's mind. Take advantage of that fact to teach a bit [...] »
National Institute for Literacy 
Do you have struggling readers in your class? Try incorporating literacy [...] »
Peace Corps 
Explore world and U.S. history simultaneously through universal development [...] »
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Deserters in the Civil War 
What happened to Civil War deserters after they deserted?
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