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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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Atlanta in the Civil Rights Movement 
What was Atlanta's role in the larger African American civil rights movement [...] »
RFK in the Land of Apartheid: A Ripple of Hope 
Examine the impact of Robert F. Kennedy's anti-apartheid trip to South [...] »
Manufacturers' Catalogs from the First Decade of American Automobiles 
Curious about early cars? View more than 800 automobile manufacturer catalog [...] »
History Quiz
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Voices of Women's Reform 
There’s more to it than Seneca Falls.
[...] »Thanksgiving Dinner in 1943 
What traditional Thanksgiving foods would have been hard to come by during [...] »
Teaching the 20th 
When does the past go from 'recent' to 'history?' Consider these questions [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
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Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
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National Institute for Literacy 
Do you have struggling readers in your class? Try incorporating literacy [...] »
Bureau of Justice Statistics 
Everyday you read about local crime in the newspaper, but are the rates [...] »
National Museum of African American History and Culture 
What does it mean to be an American? Answer this question through the lens [...] »
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Jefferson versus Hamilton 
Their differing philosophies of government set the stage for the permanent [...] »