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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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Clio Visualizing History 
This site offers a grab bag of digital history exhibits. Definitely worth [...] »
Modern and Contemporary American Poetry 
Read hundreds of poems by major and lesser known figures.
[...] »History Now: American History Online 
Read this quarterly journal which focuses on a different topic in American [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Women in the Lab (and the Field) 
Marie Curie and Jane Goodall—you may know these female scientists, but can [...] »
Who Won the War (of 1812)? 
How do textbooks from different countries treat the War of 1812?
[...] »American Personalities: Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty 
Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty are popular American icons. How much do you know [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Center for Education Statistics 
Ever wondered about the numbers behind the latest teaching trends?
[...] »U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency 
How did recreational drug use grow into a U.S. drug culture? How did it [...] »
Team Ships 
Learn the basic steps to building and commissioning a Navy vessel.
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Colonial Teenagers 
Young people in their teens were not thought of as a distinct group, but as [...] »