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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 Pittsburgh 
Acquaint yourself with Pittsburgh history through full texts, images, maps, [...] »
Selected Civil War Photographs 
Explore more than 1,000 Civil War photographs.
[...] »Mark Twain: A Film Directed by Ken Burns 
Enjoy an interactive experience depicting the life of Mark Twain.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
A-mouldering in the Grave 
"John Brown's Body" keeps reappearing. What do you know about the song?
[...] »Practicing Medicine on the Presidents 
When the presidents' maladies threatened to affect their performance.
[...] »Presidential Moments: Inauguration 
The first day on the new job is difficult for everybody—including U.S. [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Postal Museum 
When going postal is actually a good thing! Explore the Museum's extensive [...] »
National Institutes of Health 
Repository for the history of the federal agency, medical profession, and [...] »
Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum 
Design embodies both artistic ingenuity and responses to everyday problems [...] »
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Baptist Origins 
Protestant or not?
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