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Letters from an Iowa Soldier in the Civil War
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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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Calvin Coolidge, 30th President of the United States 
Ask yourself: What did Coolidge do for our country?
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The Kraus Collection of Sir Francis Drake 
Peruse 60 primary and secondary materials concerning the voyages of Sir [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Discovering Christopher Columbus 
Christopher Columbus—a legend without a face? Answer these questions about [...] »
By the Numbers: Election Maps 
What can historical election maps tell us? Take a look at the electoral vote [...] »
Reading Photographs: Snow Day 
When was this winter photo taken? See what clues you can spot!
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Supreme Court of the United States 
From John Jay to Sonia Sotomayor, the Supreme Court is the final word in law [...] »
U.S. Air Force 
From pilots to shuttle central command, how does the Air Force fulfill its [...] »
Federal Judiciary 
Can’t tell an affadavit from an acquittal? Learn the legal lingo.
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Cause and Effect: The Outbreak of World War II 
What factors contributed to the initiation of World War II? Find out here! [...] »