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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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American Radicalism Collection 
From the Ku Klux Klan to the IWW, examine 129 historical documents from [...] »
Center for the Study of the American South 
An interesting collection of cultural resources pertaining to the American [...] »
Betty H. Carter Women Veterans Historical Project 
What role have women played in war and the military?
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Earth Day: Lost to History 
Human history affects more than human beings.
[...] »The Art of Migration 
What can artistic renderings tell us about the Great Migration?
[...] »Selling the Dream 
"Don’t Sell the Steak—Sell the Sizzle!"
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Museum of the American Indian 
Make sure that your students know not all Native Americans lived in tipis or [...] »
National Center for Education Statistics 
Ever wondered about the numbers behind the latest teaching trends?
[...] »National Atlas 
Explore maps that enable you to better understand the country that you live [...] »
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Great Expectations for the Civil War 
Many believed the Civil War would be a short, bloodless battle. The reality [...] »