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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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To the Moon 
Explore the history of the moon itself, as well as how we reached it.
[...] »Sixties Project & Viet Nam Generation 
Learn about the Vietnam anti-war movement through this website.
[...] »Linus Pauling and the Race for DNA: A Documentary History 
Meet Linus Pauling, from his Nobel prizes to his "dirty laundry."
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Teaching the 20th 
When does the past go from 'recent' to 'history?' Consider these questions [...] »
American Myths: Popular Music 
Each song has a story. What inspired it? When was it made? By whom?
[...] »A Hoax Provokes Folks: Why Lie? 
Peruse the news, but beware hot air? Examine famous U.S. hoaxes.
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
Explore the history of science and technology, maritime history, and the [...] »
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation 
Looking for a way to fund graduate education related to teaching the U.S. [...] »
National Air and Space Museum 
Fly me to the moon became a famous Frank Sinatra line. NASA also made this a [...] »
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Divided Loyalties? 
How citizenship determines eligibility for the U.S. presidency.
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