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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Website Reviews

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The Aaron Copland Collection, ca. 1900-1990

An extensive collection of primary and secondary resources detailing the [...] »

Physical Sciences Collection: Surveying and Geodesy

What tools do men use to turn wilderness into private property?

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Coming of the American Revolution, 1764-1776
Engraving, A View of the Year 1765, Paul Revere

Teaching the American Revolution and its politics? Check out 15 topical [...] »

History Quiz

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Dance, But Not That Way . . .

Do you know how to dance the Sleigh Bell Polka? Learn the proper way to [...] »

Selling the Dream

"Don’t Sell the Steak—Sell the Sizzle!"

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United We Stand: Industry and Famous Strikes

Stand up (or sit down) for better working conditions! Test your knowledge of [...] »

Beyond the Textbook

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Causes of the American Revolution
Broadside, A card, New York, 1774, LoC, rbpe 10700100

What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »

Labor and Trade in Colonial America
Photo, Weavers at Colonial Williamsburg, May 29, 2010, animalvegetable, Flickr

Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »

Women's Reform Movement
Print, A downright gabbler, or a goose that deserves to be hissed, 1829

The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »

National Resources

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U.S. Mint

A magician may be able to pull coins out of thin air, but most of us can't [...] »

National Postal Museum
Ink on paper, Kodak advertisement, c. 1942, National Postal Museum

When going postal is actually a good thing! Explore the Museum's extensive [...] »

National Atlas

Explore maps that enable you to better understand the country that you live [...] »