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Spotlight on Elementary Education
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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The Dick Thornburgh Papers 
Explore the positions and words of a former PA Governor and Attorney General [...] »
Museum of the City of San Francisco 
Peruse 11 exhibits, from the Gold Rush of 1849 to Japanese American [...] »
The United States and Brazil: Expanding Frontiers, Comparing Cultures 
How are Brazil and the U.S. similar? How are they different?
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Drafting Music 
Both the North and South instituted drafts during the Civil War. Popular [...] »
Selling the Dream 
"Don’t Sell the Steak—Sell the Sizzle!"
[...] »Airplane Meals 
Think you're a post-WWII expert? Test your knowledge with this quiz on the [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Smithsonian 
What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »
National Atlas 
Explore maps that enable you to better understand the country that you live [...] »
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
Explore the history of science and technology, maritime history, and the [...] »
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Founding Documents 
History lessons on the founding documents invariably include the Declaration [...] »