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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
The American 1890s 
Explore a unique website dedicated to American history during the 1890s.
[...] »Department of Transportation: Digital Special Collections 
Read up on early 20th-century train and airplane accidents, among other [...] »
Seattle Black Panther Party History and Memory Project 
Who exactly were the Black Panthers? Explore the history and memories of the [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Vaccinations: Rites of Passage 
Have you had your shots? Which childhood diseases do these public [...] »
First Ladies' Firsts 
What about the other occupants of the White House?
[...] »Stumbling Down the Road to Health 
It seemed like a good idea at the time . . . which “healthful” ingredients [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Society for History in the Federal Government 
Represents historians across executive, judicial, and congressional [...] »
Smithsonian 
What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »
Presidents of the United States 
The White House offers historic photos and biographies of its past and [...] »
Ask a Historian
The Era of Reform 
Was the antebellum period the height of reform movements in U.S. history? [...] »