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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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Encyclopedia Britannica: The 1911 Edition 
Find out what people thought of everything from ablation to vinegar in 1911 [...] »
Shays' Rebellion and the Making of a Nation 
Engage your students in historical thinking with this interactive site on [...] »
Hiroshima Peace Site 
Learn about Hiroshima and the history of nuclear warfare and non- [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Stumbling Down the Road to Health 
It seemed like a good idea at the time . . . which “healthful” ingredients [...] »
The Great Black Hope 
These African American athletes drew crowds with their skill and [...] »
Presidential Moments: Hail to the Chief Nicknames 
Fond or far-fetched, everyone has one—but as president, nicknames garner the [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Reserve Board 
The economy's on everyone's mind. Take advantage of that fact to teach a bit [...] »
Mine Safety and Health Administration 
Ever considered using mining to teach labor history?...
[...] »National Center for Education Statistics 
Ever wondered about the numbers behind the latest teaching trends?
[...] »Ask a Historian
A Clear Shot across the Continent 
President Polk, the fortunes of war, territory, and the ever-present [...] »