Spotlight on Elementary Education

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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Negative, Apartment, 45 W. . . . , 1948, Gottscho-Schleisner, Inc., LoC

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Cause and Effect: The Outbreak of World War II
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