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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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Mapping the National Parks 
Track the exploration and use of Acadia, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and [...] »
Remembering Jim Crow 
This site offeres 30 interview excerpts and 130 photographs that examine Jim [...] »
A Brush With History: Paintings from the National Portrait Gallery 
Compare changing artistic styles, or source images of famous individuals. [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Dance, But Not That Way . . . 
Do you know how to dance the Sleigh Bell Polka? Learn the proper way to [...] »
Presidential Moments: Hail to the Chief Nicknames 
Fond or far-fetched, everyone has one—but as president, nicknames garner the [...] »
Playing History 
Board games preserve the past in squares, paper money, and toy tokens. [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Institutes of Health 
Repository for the history of the federal agency, medical profession, and [...] »
National Atlas 
Explore maps that enable you to better understand the country that you live [...] »
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
When the weather's not on our side, FEMA's there to lend a hand.
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A Clear Shot across the Continent 
President Polk, the fortunes of war, territory, and the ever-present [...] »