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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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Voices of the Colorado Plateau 
There's more to the West than cowboys.
[...] »The Atomic Bomb and the End of World War II 
What alternatives were suggested to dropping nuclear weapons on Japan? What [...] »
Thomas A. Edison Papers 
A vast database of Thomas Edison's papers, including correspondence, [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Riding the Rails 
How many cows could a cowcatcher catch, if a cowcatcher could catch cows? [...] »
The Ice Cream Wars 
Was there conflict in the past over one of our favorite summer treats?
[...] »Black Days in the Market 
The Stock Market Crash of 1929 opened the curtain on the Great Depression. [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Census Bureau 
The U.S. Census counts everyone! It creates a current image of the nation [...] »
U.S. Department of Education 
Use the resources offered by the Department of Education to help you become [...] »
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation 
Looking for a way to fund graduate education related to teaching the U.S. [...] »
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Friendly Fire 
Fratricide and allied questions. In the heat of battle, mistakes happen.
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