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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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Lester S. Levy Collection of Sheet Music 
Scanned images of more than 18,000 pieces of sheet music, including covers, [...] »
Federal Township Plats of Illinois, 1804-1891 
View maps created during the early stages of surveying Illinois.
[...] »AIDS at 20 
New York Times articles from 1981 to 2001 follow the development of [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
The Ice Cream Wars 
Was there conflict in the past over one of our favorite summer treats?
[...] »American Myths: Popular Music 
Each song has a story. What inspired it? When was it made? By whom?
[...] »United We Stand: Industry and Famous Strikes 
Stand up (or sit down) for better working conditions! Test your knowledge of [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum 
Design embodies both artistic ingenuity and responses to everyday problems [...] »
National Atlas 
Explore maps that enable you to better understand the country that you live [...] »
Smithsonian 
What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »
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The Possible Path of Barnard Bee 
Examination of counterfactual questions and how they are used in historical [...] »