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Jackie Robinson and Other Baseball Highlights, 1860s-1960s
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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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Seattle Power and Water Supply Collection 
Take a gander at Washington state hydroelectric engineering feats of the [...] »
Access to Archival Databases 
Delve into more than 85 million records related to U.S. history.
[...] »Band Music from the Civil War Era 
Listen to an overview of popular brass band music from the Civil War era. [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Reading Photographs: Snow Day 
When was this winter photo taken? See what clues you can spot!
[...] »Classroom Glory 
Does the movie "Glory" depict historical accuracy or wholesale fiction?
[...] »Food 50 Years Ago 
Is your favorite food a recent invention?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Society for History in the Federal Government 
Represents historians across executive, judicial, and congressional [...] »
National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
Since its inception, NASA has accomplished many scientific and technological [...] »
Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery 
American art makes the interpretive nature of historical knowledge clear. [...] »
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Can You Recommend Three Texts on Historiography? 
Sifting through books for college courses about historical inquiry.
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