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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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Godey's Lady's Book 
Explore mid-18th century women's culture through three full-text issues of [...] »
Presidential Timeline of the Twentieth Century 
Teaching 20th century presidential history or political events? Explore this [...] »
The Great Depression to World War II: Photos from the FSA-OWI 
Explore this database of over 150,000 photographs that capture the true [...] »
History Quiz
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First Impressions: The U.S. and Japan 
In 1854, Japan signed a treaty with the U.S. How did the U.S. and Japan see [...] »
Constitution Day 
Securing the blessings of liberty for ourselves and for posterity—answer [...] »
Plays You Won't See in the Superbowl 
Football has always been a great American sport, but how much do you know [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs 
Learn about the men who fought for American ideals and survived.
[...] »Mine Safety and Health Administration 
Ever considered using mining to teach labor history?...
[...] »Indian Health Service 
Disease ravaged colonial-era Native American populations. What health [...] »
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You Must Be This Old to Govern 
25, 30, 35. We all know these ages are part of the requirements for elected [...] »