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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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Website Reviews
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Connecticut History Online 
Take a look at the "Constitution State," with approximately 14,000 images [...] »
17th-Century Colonial New England 
Explore the history of 17th century New England and, more specifically, the [...] »
American Journeys 
Firsthand accounts of exploration range from Viking stories to early 19th- [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Alien Invasions 
For each pair of animal and plant species, identify the one that is not [...] »
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 [...] »
Selling the Dream 
"Don’t Sell the Steak—Sell the Sizzle!"
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Question textbook narratives
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Atlas 
Explore maps that enable you to better understand the country that you live [...] »
Selective Service System 
Did you know that the draft was used in times of peace, as well as war?
[...] »Tennessee Valley Authority 
Read the act that gave way to the Tennessee Valley Authority, a major New [...] »
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Success and Failure in the New World 
Why did some colonies in the New World succeed while others faded away?
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