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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
Historic Topographic Maps of California 
Explore a wide range of Californian geological survey maps, dating from 1895 [...] »
Austin Treasures: Online Exhibits from the Austin History Center 
Discover the depth of Austin, Texas's urban history through 10 online [...] »
NASA History Division 
Ever wonder what lunar surface crew members and mission control said to each [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Teaching the 20th 
When does the past go from 'recent' to 'history?' Consider these questions [...] »
Which Witch? 
Words constantly evolve and change over time. What did "witch" mean to these [...] »
Riding the Rails 
How many cows could a cowcatcher catch, if a cowcatcher could catch cows? [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Institute for Literacy 
Do you have struggling readers in your class? Try incorporating literacy [...] »
National Endowment for the Arts 
Watch videos on jazz and opera history, courtesy of the National Endowment [...] »
National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
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Great Expectations for the Civil War 
Many believed the Civil War would be a short, bloodless battle. The reality [...] »