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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
A New Deal for the Arts 
View works from artists financed by the United States Government during the [...] »
The Daguerreian Society 
Have you ever thought of teaching your students the history of photography [...] »
African Americans in the Spanish Civil War 
Why would you volunteer to fight in another country's war? Was it a display [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
America's Love for the Automobile 
An Exciting Whiff of Danger or La Belle Dame sans Merci?
[...] »Women in Blues (and Jazz) 
In the early 20th century, the new music recording industry embraced [...] »
Celebrate More Than St. Patrick 
The Irish contributed more to the U.S. than shamrocks and folktales.
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
Since its inception, NASA has accomplished many scientific and technological [...] »
U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency 
How did recreational drug use grow into a U.S. drug culture? How did it [...] »
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 
Learn about the men who fought for American ideals and survived.
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James Madison's Failed Amendments 
Apportionment in the House of Representatives and pay raises for Congress [...] »