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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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Willa Cather Archive 
Read the annotated works of author Willa Cather (1873–1947), including O [...] »
Louisiana State Museum Jazz Collection 
Listen to New Orleans jazz while learning about Louis Armstrong and other [...] »
Impeachment Trial of Andrew Johnson 
Learn about Andrew Johnson's impeachment through contemporary accounts and [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Reading Photographs: A Dusty Street 
When and where was this photo taken? See what clues you can spot!
[...] »Veterans Day: Medals and Merit 
You know the Purple Heart, but can you identify these honors?
[...] »History of Hidden Killers: Epidemics in America 
Wherever people go, disease is sure to follow. Answer these questions about [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
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
Center for Disease Control and Prevention 
For when those historical figures suffered conditions you don't recognize. [...] »
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 
Did you know that there is a specific law enforcement agency for firearm [...] »
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence 
More than 1,600 learning resources from the federal government sorted by [...] »
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Kitty Hawk During the Time of the Wright Brothers 
Schooling and transportation of goods were of greater concern to most than [...] »