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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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Directory of Corporate Archives in the United States and Canada 
Interested in researching business history? You may want to contact an [...] »
Alabama Maps 
How have boundaries changed over time? Compare the maps of yesteryear with [...] »
History Quiz
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Women in the Lab (and the Field) 
Marie Curie and Jane Goodall—you may know these female scientists, but can [...] »
The Garden of Infants 
Kindergarten came to America in the 19th century on a wave of German [...] »
Saving Daylight 
Politicians get hot under the collar when discussing the hottest of topics— [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Secret Service 
How did the Secret Service begin protecting our leaders and solving crimes [...] »
U.S. Postal Service 
Come rain or shine, the mail must go through, bringing information and [...] »
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Home Sales During the Great Depression 
Building an edifice of statistics—where can you learn about the real estate [...] »