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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
Find quality websites & primary sources
U.S. Army Signal Corps Photograph Collection 
Take a peek at 1940s military life in Hampton Roads, VA.
[...] »Voices from the Days of Slavery: Former Slaves Tell Their Stories 
Hear the recollections of ex-slaves and freedmen in their own voices.
[...] »By Popular Demand: Portraits of the Presidents and First Ladies, 1789-Present 
A collection of over 150 portraits of past US Presidents and their First [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Reading Photographs: A Dusty Street 
When and where was this photo taken? See what clues you can spot!
[...] »Voices of Women's Reform 
There’s more to it than Seneca Falls.
[...] »Who Won the War (of 1812)? 
How do textbooks from different countries treat the War of 1812?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 
Did you know that there is a specific law enforcement agency for firearm [...] »
Voice of America 
Find out how to pronounce tricky names, and listen to official international [...] »
Supreme Court of the United States 
From John Jay to Sonia Sotomayor, the Supreme Court is the final word in law [...] »
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Founding Documents 
History lessons on the founding documents invariably include the Declaration [...] »