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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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Boston Streets: Mapping Directory Data 
Explore the history of Boston, MA, through photographs, maps, and atlas [...] »
Chickasaw Historical Research Page 
Learn about the Chickasaw Indians, originally from the American South, with [...] »
Around the World in the 1890s: Photographs, 1894-1896 
Explore this archive of over 900 images by American photographer, William [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
The Ice Cream Wars 
Was there conflict in the past over one of our favorite summer treats?
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In the 19th century, no one expected Chinese food to take off in the United [...] »
Textbook Twisters: Salem Witch Trials 
Burn the witch! Discover how historical coverage of the Salem Witch Trials [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
Since its inception, NASA has accomplished many scientific and technological [...] »
Federal Highway Administration 
Do you fit today's transportation norms? Do you reside in a suburb or a city [...] »
Government Printing Office 
GPO is the Federal Government's resource for preserving and providing access [...] »
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Spy in a Petticoat 
"She had outwitted the British and oh how they hated her."
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