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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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Brittingham Family Lantern Slide Collection 
Catch a glimpse of wealthy turn-of-the-century Wisconsin life and travel in [...] »
Ansel Adams's Photographs of Japanese-American Internment at Manzanar 
Ansel Adams's photographs preserve life at the Manzanar War Relocation [...] »
Encyclopedia Britannica: The 1911 Edition 
Find out what people thought of everything from ablation to vinegar in 1911 [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
The Many Roots of African American Cooking 
Africa, Europe, and North America—mix, and serve. Explore the foods that [...] »
Reading Photographs: A Dusty Street 
When and where was this photo taken? See what clues you can spot!
[...] »Back to the Future . . . 
In the year 1900, what did Americans think the next century would bring?
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Question textbook narratives
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Marine Corps 
Why are the Marines known as "America's 911 Force"? Explore this division of [...] »
National Atlas 
Explore maps that enable you to better understand the country that you live [...] »
Students Abroad 
If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »
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Everyday Life in the 19th Century 
Wandering through time into our ancestors' attic.
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