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Flint Sit-Down Strike
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Anti-Saloon League, 1893-1933
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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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Railroad Maps, 1828-1900 
View maps created for a multitude of purposes related to travel by rail.
[...] »Oregon Trail 
A companion site to a PBS documentary, this website hosts a wealth of [...] »
Ballyhoo!: Posters as Portraiture 
Think of all the celebrity advertisements you see everyday. Why pick that [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Women in Blues (and Jazz) 
In the early 20th century, the new music recording industry embraced [...] »
Past Rebel Lines 
Benedict Arnold wasn't the only spy in the American Revolution. Take this [...] »
Exploration and Innovation 
Crossing vast oceans required specialized tools and knowledge. Discover more [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Selective Service System 
Did you know that the draft was used in times of peace, as well as war?
[...] »Federal Highway Administration 
Do you fit today's transportation norms? Do you reside in a suburb or a city [...] »
National Center for Education Statistics 
Ever wondered about the numbers behind the latest teaching trends?
[...] »Ask a Historian
Little Wolf and President Grant 
Why did Little Wolf, a Cheyenne leader, go to Washington in 1873?
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