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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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Find quality websites & primary sources
Early Recognized Treaties with American Indian Nations 
Inspect nine early land dispute treaties between the Native Americans and [...] »
CQ Historic Documents Series: Online Edition 
From scientific findings to speeches, 100 documents represent each year [...] »
Industrial Research and Development Information System 
Ever curious about the nexus between R&D and economics?
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
The Royal We: Princesses of the Past 
Daughters of rulers and subjects of history...are these statements on women [...] »
When Whales Lit the World 
Up to the 20th century, whalers provided oil for the industrial revolution. [...] »
Voices in the Whirlwind 
To each prophet, a certain way of speaking. Match civil rights leaders with [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Reserve Board 
The economy's on everyone's mind. Take advantage of that fact to teach a bit [...] »
National Portrait Gallery 
Allow students to "meet" their favorite historical figures.
[...] »Peace Corps 
Explore world and U.S. history simultaneously through universal development [...] »
Ask a Historian
Gettysburg: Turning Point or a Small Stepping-Stone to Victory? 
History is often muddled by modern hindsight. Discover the true meaning of [...] »