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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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Origins of American Animation 
A collection of early animated films useful for the study of early American [...] »
For European Recovery: The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Marshall Plan 
This website gives a broad introduction to the Marshall Plan and is home to [...] »
Integrated Public Use Microdata Series 
View 22 census data samples and 65 million records from 13 federal censuses [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
California or Bust 
Who went west when? Answer questions about migration from 1935 to 2000.
[...] »Dance, But Not That Way . . . 
Do you know how to dance the Sleigh Bell Polka? Learn the proper way to [...] »
Riding the Rails 
How many cows could a cowcatcher catch, if a cowcatcher could catch cows? [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Los Alamos National Laboratory 
Follow the development of Weapons of Mass Destruction through the protection [...] »
Mine Safety and Health Administration 
Ever considered using mining to teach labor history?...
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American Indian Women 
Different kinds of power in different cultures. Perceptions of dignified and [...] »