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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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Monticello: The Home of Thomas Jefferson 
Have you ever wondered how Thomas Jefferson spent his days?
[...] »John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum 
This presidential library presents sources from the 35th President's life [...] »
The American Presidency: A Glorious Burden 
Unsure how to teach presidential history in an engaging manner? Try these [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Riding the Rails 
How many cows could a cowcatcher catch, if a cowcatcher could catch cows? [...] »
Monuments to a Dream: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorials 
Answer these questions about memorials to the life and ideals of MLK.
[...] »The Big Picture: Match the Ad to the Year 
Be it the radio or the television, the slogans related to popular or [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Supreme Court of the United States 
From John Jay to Sonia Sotomayor, the Supreme Court is the final word in law [...] »
U.S. Fire Administration 
Give historical fires perspective through modern statistics.
[...] »National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
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Tips to Trappers 
What do Sears Roebuck, farming, advertising, furs, and rural America have in [...] »