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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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Historic USGS Maps of New England 
Explore New England's topography with more than 1,100 topographical maps, [...] »
Turning Points in Wisconsin History 
Primary documents, background information, and lesson plans for Wisconsin [...] »
Virginia Historical Inventory (VHI) 
View Virginia's antebellum architectural culture.
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Test your history knowledge
In Our Own Time: Native American Timekeeping 
Pre-Columbian calendars were very different from the ones we use today. Are [...] »
To the Source! 
Where do historians turn for historical evidence?
[...] »United We Stand: Industry and Famous Strikes 
Stand up (or sit down) for better working conditions! Test your knowledge of [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Library of Congress 
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, the nation's [...] »
National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
[...] »Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 
Service-learning and history don't have to be exclusive. Consider the [...] »
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America's Shifting Western Frontier 
Go Where, Young Man?
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