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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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American Originals Part II 
Introduce students to 25 documents selected by the National Archives for [...] »
WestWeb: Western Studies and Research Resources 
This gateway site provides a wealth of resources pertaining to the American [...] »
World War I: Trenches on the Web 
Visit Trenches on the Web for all your World War I research needs.
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Dueling Logic 
Pistols at noon, or handbags at dawn? Decode the Code of Honor by answering [...] »
Exploration and Innovation 
Crossing vast oceans required specialized tools and knowledge. Discover more [...] »
In Our Own Time: Native American Timekeeping 
Pre-Columbian calendars were very different from the ones we use today. Are [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
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Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Park Service 
Lesson plans, essays, multimedia, activities, and artifacts of U.S. heritage [...] »
Voice of America 
Find out how to pronounce tricky names, and listen to official international [...] »
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum 
Commemorate the lives of the millions of people murdered during the [...] »
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Religious Orders of Women in New France 
Lives dedicated to teaching and nursing.
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