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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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Reading a Cartoon: Massive Resistance 
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Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
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Denmark Vesey 
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National Museum of the American Indian 
Make sure that your students know not all Native Americans lived in tipis or [...] »
Students Abroad 
If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 
Learn about the men who fought for American ideals and survived.
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The Only Thing We Have to Fear Is Fear Itself 
What we know and what we don't about the origin of the famous line in [...] »