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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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Find quality websites & primary sources
Slavery and the Making of America 
An extensive glimpse into slave life and the history of slavery in the [...] »
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Website 
The Holocaust must be remembered. This site will give your students a closer [...] »
September 11, 2001: Attack on America 
How does a nation react, legally and politically, to international terrorism [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Selling the Dream 
"Don’t Sell the Steak—Sell the Sizzle!"
[...] »Fly Away Jim Crow 
Equality requires more than a Proclamation. Try to answer these questions on [...] »
Charters for Colonies 
To legally exist, English colonies needed charters from the monarchy. Answer [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation 
Looking for a way to fund graduate education related to teaching the U.S. [...] »
U.S. Secret Service 
How did the Secret Service begin protecting our leaders and solving crimes [...] »
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Understanding and Appreciating WWII Veterans 
Websites that assist students in compiling information on WWII battles, [...] »