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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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Website Reviews
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9/11 Memorial 
What does our choice of memorial design say about the U.S. today?
[...] »Kellogg African American Health Care Project: The Oral Histories 
What was health care like during segregation?
[...] »September 11, 2001, Documentary Project 
Access children's pictures and Italian oral histories regarding 9/11, among [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Riding the Rails 
How many cows could a cowcatcher catch, if a cowcatcher could catch cows? [...] »
Exploration and Innovation 
Crossing vast oceans required specialized tools and knowledge. Discover more [...] »
Stamping Out Free Speech? 
The Stamp Act of 1765 had colonists crying foul. Answer these questions [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Endowment for the Arts 
Watch videos on jazz and opera history, courtesy of the National Endowment [...] »
Federal Aviation Administration 
The FAA regulates air safety and influences the development of civil [...] »
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services 
Are you a special education educator? Teach in an inclusive classroom?
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Animating the Home Front 
What happens when cartoon characters go to war?
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