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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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Oregon Trail 
A companion site to a PBS documentary, this website hosts a wealth of [...] »
Federal Township Plats of Illinois, 1804-1891 
View maps created during the early stages of surveying Illinois.
[...] »The United States and Brazil: Expanding Frontiers, Comparing Cultures 
How are Brazil and the U.S. similar? How are they different?
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
The Art of Migration 
What can artistic renderings tell us about the Great Migration?
[...] »The Ice Cream Wars 
Was there conflict in the past over one of our favorite summer treats?
[...] »A Symbol of Friendship 
The cherry trees in Washington, DC were a gift from Japan. What does their [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
Since its inception, NASA has accomplished many scientific and technological [...] »
U.S. Fire Administration 
Give historical fires perspective through modern statistics.
[...] »Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum 
Design embodies both artistic ingenuity and responses to everyday problems [...] »
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Black Confederates 
Most African Americans (free or slaves) never joined the ranks of the [...] »