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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
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Godey's Lady's Book 
Explore mid-18th century women's culture through three full-text issues of [...] »
Virtual Jamestown 
Experience firsthand accounts of Jamestown and colonial history, dating from [...] »
Max Hunter Folk Song Collection 
A top notch concept: combining traveling sales with anthropological [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Textbook Twisters: Cuban Missile Crisis 
The Cuban Missile Crisis was one of the greatest conflicts between the US [...] »
Memorial Day: The Poppy Puzzle 
Do you know the history of this symbol?
[...] »Presidential Moments: Inauguration 
The first day on the new job is difficult for everybody—including U.S. [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 
Learn about the men who fought for American ideals and survived.
[...] »National Postal Museum 
When going postal is actually a good thing! Explore the Museum's extensive [...] »
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
The government acts for fauna as well as society. When did this start? Why [...] »
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Spanish Louisiana vs. Great Britain 
Spain pursuing its own goals against Great Britain.
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