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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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Century of Lawmaking: Congressional Documents and Debates, 1774-1873 
Covers Congressional documents from the nation's founding through early [...] »
Jimmy Carter 
Brush up on your knowledge of Carter's staff, family, and the events of his [...] »
Carriers' Addresses 
Did you know that, traditionally, newsboys read poems to their customers on [...] »
History Quiz
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The Garden of Infants 
Kindergarten came to America in the 19th century on a wave of German [...] »
Thanksgiving Dinner in 1943 
What traditional Thanksgiving foods would have been hard to come by during [...] »
Manias of the Gilded Age 
Fads, crotchets, crazes, rages, and cultural fevers. Test your knowledge of [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Judiciary 
Can’t tell an affadavit from an acquittal? Learn the legal lingo.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
Since its inception, NASA has accomplished many scientific and technological [...] »
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Spain in the American Revolution 
The enemy of my enemy is my friend—what was Spain's role (and motivation) in [...] »