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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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Missouri Digital Heritage 
Missouri teachers looking for primary sources, look no further. Explore this [...] »
Kennedy and Castro: The Secret History 
Did you know that Kennedy considered softening the national platform on Cuba [...] »
International Center of Photography 
The International Center of Photography (ICP) explores the history of [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Who Won the War (of 1812)? 
How do textbooks from different countries treat the War of 1812?
[...] »When Whales Lit the World 
Up to the 20th century, whalers provided oil for the industrial revolution. [...] »
Charters for Colonies 
To legally exist, English colonies needed charters from the monarchy. Answer [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Reserve Board 
The economy's on everyone's mind. Take advantage of that fact to teach a bit [...] »
Students Abroad 
If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »
Military History 
The U.S. Armed Forces maintain multiple historical offices within each [...] »
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Andrew Johnson and Impeachment 
Determining the path of the Republican party.
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