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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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Reclaiming the Everglades: South Florida's Natural History, 1884-1934 
Contains 10,000 pages and images on Everglades reclamation efforts and the [...] »
Geography of Slavery in America 
Provides transcriptions and images of more than 4,000 newspaper [...] »
The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture 
The website provides valuable resources for teachers that illuminate key [...] »
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: A Dusty Street 
When and where was this photo taken? See what clues you can spot!
[...] »Fashion Maven 
Do you have your mother's—and her mother's—fashion sense?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 
Did you know that there is a specific law enforcement agency for firearm [...] »
National Institute for Literacy 
Do you have struggling readers in your class? Try incorporating literacy [...] »
Mine Safety and Health Administration 
Ever considered using mining to teach labor history?...
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U.S. Naval Power, 1775-1815 
Believe it or not, the U.S. wasn't always particularly supportive of [...] »