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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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Spy Letters of the American Revolution 
Aside from Benedict Arnold, how much do you know about Revolutionary War [...] »
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum 
Through oral history interviews, audio files, texts, and other primary [...] »
Trial of The Chicago Seven 
Explore radical activism and 1960s culture through the trial of the Chicago [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Naming Colonial History 
Everyone knows what "American Revolution" means. But can you identify these [...] »
Memorial Day: The Poppy Puzzle 
Do you know the history of this symbol?
[...] »Carriages and Wagons 
Trade in your old Cabriolet for a new 1876 Landau? Test your knowledge of [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Museum of Natural History ![Photo, . . . trephining [sic]. . . , 1926, Library of Congress](/sites/default/files/styles/splash_thumb_images/public/NationalMuseumNH432x240.jpg?itok=rqsMmArM "Photo, The crude method of trephining [sic] with the sharpened edge of a stone practiced by peoples living in Peru some 500 or 600 years ago is revealed by the skulls at the National Museum, 1926, Library of Congress")
Don't let "natural history" scare you away! The museum covers anthropology [...] »
National Institutes of Health 
Repository for the history of the federal agency, medical profession, and [...] »
National Atlas 
Explore maps that enable you to better understand the country that you live [...] »
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Home Sales During the Great Depression 
Building an edifice of statistics—where can you learn about the real estate [...] »