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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
Medicine in the Americas, 1619-1914 
Access works on medicine and health by Clara Barton, Benjamin Coleman, [...] »
Tennessee Documentary History Collection, 1796-1850 
Geared toward K-12 education, this site presents antebellum life in [...] »
A Maritime Perspective on American Expansion, 1820-1890 
We all know the role of the wagon in westward expansion, but what of ships [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Plays You Won't See in the Superbowl 
Football has always been a great American sport, but how much do you know [...] »
Voices of Women's Reform 
There’s more to it than Seneca Falls.
[...] »Classroom Glory 
Does the movie "Glory" depict historical accuracy or wholesale fiction?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Park Service 
Lesson plans, essays, multimedia, activities, and artifacts of U.S. heritage [...] »
National Museum of African Art 
Approach African American history and culture through African art.
[...] »Los Alamos National Laboratory 
Follow the development of Weapons of Mass Destruction through the protection [...] »
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Dissent in the Ranks 
George Washington's military career and reputation were not pure successes [...] »