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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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The Lindbergh Case: The Trial of the Century 
Relive media coverage of the famous Lindbergh Trial through this [...] »
South Texas Border, 1900-1920: The Robert Runyon Collection 
This site showcases over 8,000 images documenting the history and [...] »
Readex Digital Collections 
This site offers a cornucopia of documents spanning four centuries of [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
First Impressions: The U.S. and Japan 
In 1854, Japan signed a treaty with the U.S. How did the U.S. and Japan see [...] »
Reading Photographs: Snow Day 
When was this winter photo taken? See what clues you can spot!
[...] »The "Daisy" Ad 
Johnson, Goldwater, and the politics of fear.
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Government Printing Office 
GPO is the Federal Government's resource for preserving and providing access [...] »
National Archives and Records Administration 
With more than 10 billion items addressing U.S. history, you're bound to [...] »
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
The government acts for fauna as well as society. When did this start? Why [...] »
Ask a Historian
Civil War Convicts: Unraveling a Misconception 
Did criminals fight during the Civil War? Not exactly, but some soldiers [...] »