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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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Old Time Radio 
Let your students compare the entertainment of yesteryear—radio—with the TV [...] »
Historical Atlas of the Twentieth Century 
Compare global statistics on topics from infant mortality to literacy.
[...] »Sanborn® Fire Insurance Maps, UT 
1,275 detailed historical maps, dating from 1867 through 1969, depict 40 [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Reading Photographs: Snow Day 
When was this winter photo taken? See what clues you can spot!
[...] »Back to the Future . . . 
In the year 1900, what did Americans think the next century would bring?
[...] »The Garden of Infants 
Kindergarten came to America in the 19th century on a wave of German [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
[...] »U.S. Air Force 
From pilots to shuttle central command, how does the Air Force fulfill its [...] »
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
The government acts for fauna as well as society. When did this start? Why [...] »
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The Era of Reform 
Was the antebellum period the height of reform movements in U.S. history? [...] »