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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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Oyez: U.S. Supreme Court Multimedia 
Showcases primary sources from more than 3,300 Supreme Court cases since [...] »
Abraham Lincoln Historical Digitization Project 
This site examines Illinois history and the life of Abraham Lincoln in the [...] »
African-Americans--Biography, Autobiography, and History 
Read a selection of the world's greatest speeches by prominent African [...] »
History Quiz
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Early Telephone Etiquette 
Should you leave your hat on when you talk on the telephone?
[...] »Vaccinations: Rites of Passage 
Have you had your shots? Which childhood diseases do these public [...] »
Baseball in Black and White 
Baseball might be America's favorite past time, but it has not always been [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Preserve America 
Preserve America is a White House initiative uniting the work of 11 federal [...] »
Mine Safety and Health Administration 
Ever considered using mining to teach labor history?...
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The Era of Reform 
Was the antebellum period the height of reform movements in U.S. history? [...] »