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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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National Park Service History E-Library 
Look into how historical sites are researched, prepared, and made public. [...] »
The History of Social Security 
We all know what the Social Security Administration does, but do you know [...] »
The Social Museum Collection at Harvard University 
More than 6,000 images related to U.S. social conditions and institutions. [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
The Big Picture: Match the Ad to the Year 
Be it the radio or the television, the slogans related to popular or [...] »
Close Up on Hispanic American Heritage 
Take a look at these fragments from U.S. history. What are they? Where do [...] »
Early American Artifacts 
What did people living in what is now known as North America leave behind? [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Center for Disease Control and Prevention 
For when those historical figures suffered conditions you don't recognize. [...] »
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
The government acts for fauna as well as society. When did this start? Why [...] »
U.S. Postal Service 
Come rain or shine, the mail must go through, bringing information and [...] »
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Civil War Convicts: Unraveling a Misconception 
Did criminals fight during the Civil War? Not exactly, but some soldiers [...] »