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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 Historical Association 
Research the history professional field, communicate with other historians, [...] »
1939 World's Fair Photograph Collection 
What images does a state choose to describe its way of life to the nation? [...] »
Edgar Allan Poe 
Annotated materials about Poe published during his lifetime.
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Columbus Day: Stories of Exploration 
Which tales of daring exploration do you believe?
[...] »Manias of the Gilded Age 
Fads, crotchets, crazes, rages, and cultural fevers. Test your knowledge of [...] »
Close Up on Hispanic American Heritage 
Take a look at these fragments from U.S. history. What are they? Where do [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Atlas 
Explore maps that enable you to better understand the country that you live [...] »
U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency 
How did recreational drug use grow into a U.S. drug culture? How did it [...] »
Indian Health Service 
Disease ravaged colonial-era Native American populations. What health [...] »
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Gettysburg: Turning Point or a Small Stepping-Stone to Victory? 
History is often muddled by modern hindsight. Discover the true meaning of [...] »