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![Photo, . . . trephining [sic]. . . , 1926, Library of Congress](/sites/default/files/NationalMuseumNH432x240.jpg "Photo, The crude method of trephining [sic] with the sharpened edge of a stone practiced by peoples living in Peru some 500 or 600 years ago is revealed by the skulls at the National Museum, 1926, Library of Congress")
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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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Godey's Lady's Book Online 
Explore mid-19th century culture as presented in the Godey's Lady's Book, a [...] »
Crisis at Fort Sumter 
Work through the Fort Sumter crises alongside our nation's leaders.
[...] »History: The National Park Service 
Visit this website to learn the history of many of the 384 areas under the [...] »
History Quiz
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Potent Quotables: Every Vote Counts 
After more than two centuries of citizenship, much has been said about [...] »
Sand, Sea, and Oil: Operation Desert Storm 
It's in the name: "Desert." How did the environment affect the Persian Gulf [...] »
Mapping the Past 
A map can tell you more than east, west, north, and south.
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The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
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Federal Highway Administration 
Do you fit today's transportation norms? Do you reside in a suburb or a city [...] »
Peace Corps 
Explore world and U.S. history simultaneously through universal development [...] »
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 
Did you know that there is a specific law enforcement agency for firearm [...] »
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Kentuckiana 
Mountains, coal, jugbands, pottery, quilts, feuds, flags, floods, labor [...] »