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Slave Movement During the 18th and 19th Centuries
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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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The Wizard of Oz: An American Fairy Tale

We're off to see the wizard! Discover the cultural impact of L. Frank Baum's [...] »

FamilySearch
Photo, Šternberg Family Tree, November 9, 2005, m-louis, Flickr

Begin genealogical projects on the right foot with these databases and tools [...] »

First World War: The War to End All Wars
Poster, Leening der Nationale Hebstelling, 1919, Firstworldwar.com

Provides an overview of World War I through essays, diaries, posters, audio [...] »

History Quiz

Test your history knowledge
Presidential Moments: Inauguration

The first day on the new job is difficult for everybody—including U.S. [...] »

Teaching the 20th

When does the past go from 'recent' to 'history?' Consider these questions [...] »

Column A and Column B

In the 19th century, no one expected Chinese food to take off in the United [...] »

Beyond the Textbook

Question textbook narratives
Slavery
Photo, "An ex-slave," 1897, New York Public Library Digital Gallery

What was it like to be a slave in 19th-century America? Accounts contrast. [...] »

Labor and Trade in Colonial America
Photo, Weavers at Colonial Williamsburg, May 29, 2010, animalvegetable, Flickr

Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »

The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger
Dynamics of Idealism- Volunteers for Civil Rights, 1965-1982 432x240

Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »

National Resources

Federal teaching resources
National Park Service
Screencapture, FDR Memorial, National Park Service homepage

Lesson plans, essays, multimedia, activities, and artifacts of U.S. heritage [...] »

Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
Screenshot, "U.S. History Topics," Federal Resources for Educational Excellence

More than 1,600 learning resources from the federal government sorted by [...] »

Mine Safety and Health Administration
Photo, Mule driver, adolescent. . . , 1915, U.S. Bureau of Mines, MSHA site

Ever considered using mining to teach labor history?...

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Laboring to Bring Forth Child Labor Statistics
watching Labor Day parade 1940

How many children were at work on the eve of World War II? What types of [...] »