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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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Throughout the Ages 
Looking for a primary source website created especially for elementary [...] »
The Mountain Meadows Massacre in Public Discourse 
Examine this 1877 massacre from a total of 40 different perspectives.
[...] »Teaching with Laurel Grove School 
Local history teaches about slavery, emancipation, and freedom in Northern [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
First Ladies' Firsts 
What about the other occupants of the White House?
[...] »Monuments to a Dream: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorials 
Answer these questions about memorials to the life and ideals of MLK.
[...] »Stamping Out Free Speech? 
The Stamp Act of 1765 had colonists crying foul. Answer these questions [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Smithsonian 
What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »
U.S. Senate Historical Office 
Political cartoons, photos, oral histories, artifacts, essays, and facts. [...] »
Library of Congress 
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, the nation's [...] »
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Selling a Slave 
The obstacles and restraints on disposing of one's human "property."
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