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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 Adoption History Project 
Did you know that adoption was only recognized as a legal U.S. operation in [...] »
Carnegie Libraries of California 
Learn about the California libraries built with Carnegie funding.
[...] »Women of Protest: Images from the Records of the National Woman's Party ![Photograph, [Inez Milholland Boissevain. . . ], 1913, Harris & Ewing, LoC](/sites/default/files/styles/splash_thumb_images/public/womenofprotest432x240.jpg?itok=h9SQyqzt "Photograph, [Inez Milholland Boissevain preparing to lead the March 3, 1913, suffrage parade in Washington, D.C.], March 3, 1913, Harris & Ewing, Library of Congress")
See the suffragettes who gave over 50% of U.S. citizens the right to vote. [...] »
History Quiz
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Discovering Christopher Columbus 
Christopher Columbus—a legend without a face? Answer these questions about [...] »
The Royal We: Princesses of the Past 
Daughters of rulers and subjects of history...are these statements on women [...] »
Charters for Colonies 
To legally exist, English colonies needed charters from the monarchy. Answer [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Department of Education 
Use the resources offered by the Department of Education to help you become [...] »
Small Business Association 
What is the FAR? Looking for copies of small business laws? Well, you have [...] »
National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
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Manifest Destiny: Creating an American Identity 
Discover how the concept of a "Manifest Destiny" shaped American perceptions [...] »