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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 United States and Brazil: Expanding Frontiers, Comparing Cultures 
How are Brazil and the U.S. similar? How are they different?
[...] »What Exit? New Jersey and Its Turnpike 
Travel through history with the New Jersey Turnpike.
[...] »Maine Memory Network 
Explore the history of Maine, and create your own digital album.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Textbook Twisters: Cuban Missile Crisis 
The Cuban Missile Crisis was one of the greatest conflicts between the US [...] »
Early American Artifacts 
What did people living in what is now known as North America leave behind? [...] »
Women in Blues (and Jazz) 
In the early 20th century, the new music recording industry embraced [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Archives and Records Administration 
With more than 10 billion items addressing U.S. history, you're bound to [...] »
U.S. Census Bureau 
The U.S. Census counts everyone! It creates a current image of the nation [...] »
Mine Safety and Health Administration 
Ever considered using mining to teach labor history?...
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The Auto Industry Goes to War 
Domestic automotive manufacturing took a back seat to military transport [...] »