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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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Alcohol, Temperance, and Prohibition 
More than 1,800 primary sources provide a window into the Temperance [...] »
Digital Resource Guide for the Labor Archives of Washington State 
Making labor history access less of a chore.
[...] »Maryland Digital Cultural Heritage 
Explore the history of Maryland, from Edgar Allen Poe to the War of 1812. [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Historical Improbabilities 
Truth is stranger than fiction, they say. Can you tell the difference?
[...] »Manias of the Gilded Age 
Fads, crotchets, crazes, rages, and cultural fevers. Test your knowledge of [...] »
Saving Daylight 
Politicians get hot under the collar when discussing the hottest of topics— [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Department of Education 
Use the resources offered by the Department of Education to help you become [...] »
Small Business Association 
What is the FAR? Looking for copies of small business laws? Well, you have [...] »
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation 
Looking for a way to fund graduate education related to teaching the U.S. [...] »
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Slavery in Wyoming 
Slavery outside of the South is often overlooked, as is Wyoming history.
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