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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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Website Reviews
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Coming of the American Revolution, 1764-1776 
Teaching the American Revolution and its politics? Check out 15 topical [...] »
History of the American West, 1860-1920 
More than 30,000 photographs capture life in Colorado from 1860 to 1920.
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Have you ever heard of a Tupperware party? Find out more about the household [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Stamping Out Free Speech? 
The Stamp Act of 1765 had colonists crying foul. Answer these questions [...] »
Lewis Hine: Caption Critique 
Does a caption change the meaning of a photograph?
[...] »Native American Heritage Month: Questioning Photos 
Photographs capture how someone appeared at one moment in time. But who [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Smithsonian 
What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »
Presidents of the United States 
The White House offers historic photos and biographies of its past and [...] »
Library of Congress 
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, the nation's [...] »
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Little Wolf and President Grant 
Why did Little Wolf, a Cheyenne leader, go to Washington in 1873?
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