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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
Mark Twain in His Times 
Focuses on Mark Twain's life and career, including creation of his popular [...] »
Laura Jernegan: Girl on a Whaleship 
Make whaling, a rich part of New England history, relevant to young students [...] »
Taking the Mystery out of Copyright 
If you need a succinct copyright overview for your students, this is a place [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Potent Quotables: Every Vote Counts 
After more than two centuries of citizenship, much has been said about [...] »
Presidential Valentines 
The politics of love—answer these questions about valentines to and from U.S [...] »
Vaccinations: Rites of Passage 
Have you had your shots? Which childhood diseases do these public [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Architect of the Capitol 
What do our buildings tell us about ourselves? Take a spin around this [...] »
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 
Service-learning and history don't have to be exclusive. Consider the [...] »
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The Memphis Belle 
The last operational mission of a venerable World War II airplane.
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