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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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Enduring Outrage: Editorial Cartoons by Herblock 
Introduce your students to political cartoons with Herbert Block's bold, [...] »
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire 
A variety of primary sources and background essays explore the 1911 fire, a [...] »
Virginia Historical Inventory (VHI) 
View Virginia's antebellum architectural culture.
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As American as Mom… 
You know Mother's Day is all about mom, but do you know the history of the [...] »
Textbook Twisters: Salem Witch Trials 
Burn the witch! Discover how historical coverage of the Salem Witch Trials [...] »
African American History Month: Civil Rights Worldwide 
These African American civil rights activists affected more than the U.S. [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
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National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
[...] »James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation 
Looking for a way to fund graduate education related to teaching the U.S. [...] »
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 
Learn about the men who fought for American ideals and survived.
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Begging Leave to Inform the Publick 
Ads that were revolutionary ... or not. What products could be sold during [...] »