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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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Voice of the Shuttle: Web Page for Humanities Research 
An impressive gateway site for all humanities subjects.
[...] »Oyez: U.S. Supreme Court Multimedia 
Showcases primary sources from more than 3,300 Supreme Court cases since [...] »
George Washington: A National Treasure 
What can you learn from the Lansdowne portrait of George Washington?
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Socks to War 
Even humble, everyday artifacts have a rich place in history.
[...] »Who Won the War (of 1812)? 
How do textbooks from different countries treat the War of 1812?
[...] »The Blue and the Grey (and Red and Green and Yellow) 
What do you think Civil War uniforms looked like? They varied more than you [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
National Resources
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National Institute for Literacy 
Do you have struggling readers in your class? Try incorporating literacy [...] »
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum 
Commemorate the lives of the millions of people murdered during the [...] »
Smithsonian 
What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »
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The 4th Estate as the 4th Branch 
The peculiar power of the press in America . . . what is the role of the [...] »