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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 American Presidency: A Glorious Burden 
Unsure how to teach presidential history in an engaging manner? Try these [...] »
Puerto Rico at the Dawn of the Modern Age 
Have you ever wondered about the international politics of Puerto Rico?
[...] »H.H. Bennett: Photographer Extraordinaire 
View commercial photography from the last half of the 19th century.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Victory Vegetables 
WWII Victory Gardens allowed citizens to raise food...and wage war!
[...] »Turkey Tracking 
Thanksgiving—how much do you know about the history of this popular holiday [...] »
Drafting Music 
Both the North and South instituted drafts during the Civil War. Popular [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
When the weather's not on our side, FEMA's there to lend a hand.
[...] »Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 
Service-learning and history don't have to be exclusive. Consider the [...] »
Small Business Association 
What is the FAR? Looking for copies of small business laws? Well, you have [...] »
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Native American Customs of Childbirth 
Native American women restricted their activity and took care with their [...] »