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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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Illinois Digital Archives 
Primary sources on Illinois history with an emphasis on residential and [...] »
Voice of the Shuttle: Web Page for Humanities Research 
An impressive gateway site for all humanities subjects.
[...] »The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden 
Unsure how to teach presidential history in an engaging manner? Try these [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Dance, But Not That Way . . . 
Do you know how to dance the Sleigh Bell Polka? Learn the proper way to [...] »
Reading Photographs: Snow Day 
When was this winter photo taken? See what clues you can spot!
[...] »Which Witch? 
Words constantly evolve and change over time. What did "witch" mean to these [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Students Abroad 
If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »
U.S. Census Bureau 
The U.S. Census counts everyone! It creates a current image of the nation [...] »
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 
Learn about the men who fought for American ideals and survived.
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Quantity of Soldiers—not Quality of Their Aim—Won Battles 
Linear battle formations date at least to the early 17th century.
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