Spotlight on Elementary Education
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Website Reviews

Teaching Watergate? Introduce students to the Nixon tapes with more than 2, [...] »

The Smithsonian offers rich resources for teachers, but tracking them down [...] »

This gateway site provides a wealth of resources pertaining to the American [...] »
History Quiz

Do you know the history of this symbol?
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Shellfish pirates stole from the rich to feed themselves—and make a little [...] »

The Irish contributed more to the U.S. than shamrocks and folktales.
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Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »

American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »

What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
National Resources

Approach African American history and culture through African art.
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Learn about the men who fought for American ideals and survived.
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You've seen spy movies, but what is the real history of U.S. [...] »
Ask a Historian

Who was Dred Scott, and what was the significance of his case?
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