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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
Clio Visualizing History 
This site offers a grab bag of digital history exhibits. Definitely worth [...] »
Heading West and Touring West 
View maps of the West, while simultaneously looking into the lives of [...] »
Jonathan Edwards Online 
Jonathan Edwards was the grandfather of Aaron Burr, and entrenched in the [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
The Many Roots of African American Cooking 
Africa, Europe, and North America—mix, and serve. Explore the foods that [...] »
Exploration and Innovation 
Crossing vast oceans required specialized tools and knowledge. Discover more [...] »
Lewis Hine: Caption Critique 
Does a caption change the meaning of a photograph?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Geological Survey 
How has land use altered over time, and what did the explorers encounter? [...] »
U.S. Census Bureau 
The U.S. Census counts everyone! It creates a current image of the nation [...] »
National Museum of the American Indian 
Make sure that your students know not all Native Americans lived in tipis or [...] »
Ask a Historian
Understanding and Appreciating WWII Veterans 
Websites that assist students in compiling information on WWII battles, [...] »