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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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American Originals Part II 
Introduce students to 25 documents selected by the National Archives for [...] »
Beyond Words 
Transcibe WWI era newspaper images and increase access to historical [...] »
Time Archive, 1923 to Present 
From its March 23, 1923 first edition to the present, Time presents a [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Past Rebel Lines 
Benedict Arnold wasn't the only spy in the American Revolution. Take this [...] »
Voices in the Whirlwind 
To each prophet, a certain way of speaking. Match civil rights leaders with [...] »
Advice for Beachgoers 
Long before sunblock, boogie boards, or bikinis...did ladies wear corsets to [...] »
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 [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Mine Safety and Health Administration 
Ever considered using mining to teach labor history?...
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Bureau of Justice Statistics 
Everyday you read about local crime in the newspaper, but are the rates [...] »
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Spy in a Petticoat 
"She had outwitted the British and oh how they hated her."
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