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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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Jewish Women and the Feminist Revolution 
What roles have Jewish women played in the Second Wave of feminism?
[...] »H-Net: Humanities and Social Sciences OnLine 
A great resource for scholars in any humanities discipline. It provides [...] »
The Supreme Court 
The Supreme Court is the final law of the land. Uncover its intricacies with [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Turning Turtle: Shipwrecks and Disasters at Sea 
The ship's on her beam-ends and all's lost! Test your knowledge of maritime [...] »
A Symbol of Friendship 
The cherry trees in Washington, DC were a gift from Japan. What does their [...] »
Who Won the War (of 1812)? 
How do textbooks from different countries treat the War of 1812?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
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Federal Judiciary 
Can’t tell an affadavit from an acquittal? Learn the legal lingo.
[...] »Students Abroad 
If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »
Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery 
American art makes the interpretive nature of historical knowledge clear. [...] »
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Tippecanoe and Walking Canes Too 
A family’s oral history intersects with larger events in U.S. history.
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