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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
NativeWeb: Resources for Indigneous Cultures Around the World 
A unique website designed to foster communication regarding all of the [...] »
EDSITEment 
EDSITEment: A portal for fun historical learning from grades K-12.
[...] »William P. Gottlieb: Photographs from the Golden Age of Jazz 
Explore writer-photographer William P. Gottlieb photographs of 1938–1948 [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
A Hoax Provokes Folks: Why Lie? 
Peruse the news, but beware hot air? Examine famous U.S. hoaxes.
[...] »Constitution Day 
Securing the blessings of liberty for ourselves and for posterity—answer [...] »
Theatre of the People 
Through performing art, U.S. minorities assert their identities. Answer [...] »
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 [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
When the weather's not on our side, FEMA's there to lend a hand.
[...] »Government Printing Office 
GPO is the Federal Government's resource for preserving and providing access [...] »
Central Intelligence Agency 
You've seen spy movies, but what is the real history of U.S. [...] »
Ask a Historian
The Reason Behind the "Stars and Bars" 
Find out how this battle flag came into being.
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