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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 Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962: The 40th Anniversary 
For your eyes only: photos and previously classified Cold War documents.
[...] »Like a Family: The Making of a Southern Cotton Mill World 
Offers oral history resources examining life in southern textile mill towns [...] »
World Trade Center: Rescue, Recovery, Response 
Get out of the political arena and teach your students about the emergency [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Charters for Colonies 
To legally exist, English colonies needed charters from the monarchy. Answer [...] »
Food 50 Years Ago 
Is your favorite food a recent invention?
[...] »As American as Mom… 
You know Mother's Day is all about mom, but do you know the history of the [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Students Abroad 
If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »
National Museum of the American Indian 
Make sure that your students know not all Native Americans lived in tipis or [...] »
Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery 
American art makes the interpretive nature of historical knowledge clear. [...] »
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Divided Allegiance 
Being born in the United States was not always a guaranteed path to [...] »