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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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The Lives and Writings of Antebellum Students at UNC 
What did college students think about their lives and larger issues in the [...] »
A Cybrary of the Holocaust 
Visit this website for a firsthand view into the horror of the holocaust. [...] »
Building an Archives 
Learn about the history of the National Archives as well as how to start [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Back to School 
Binders, buses, and backpacks—consider the history of these back-to-school [...] »
Reading a Cartoon: Nast's "Milk Tickets for Babies" 
What do you see in this 1876 cartoon?
[...] »The Ice Cream Wars 
Was there conflict in the past over one of our favorite summer treats?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Endowment for the Arts 
Watch videos on jazz and opera history, courtesy of the National Endowment [...] »
U.S. Geological Survey 
How has land use altered over time, and what did the explorers encounter? [...] »
Central Intelligence Agency 
You've seen spy movies, but what is the real history of U.S. [...] »
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Rock Paper Scissors 
Gamester extraordinaire Comte de Rochambeau?
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