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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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17th-Century Colonial New England 
Explore the history of 17th century New England and, more specifically, the [...] »
The American Revolution and Its Era: Maps and Charts 
See Revolutionary War-era maps evolve from draft to completion.
[...] »Samuel F. B. Morse Papers, 1793-1919 
Explore the thoughts of Samuel F. Morse, artist and father of the [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Voices in the Whirlwind 
To each prophet, a certain way of speaking. Match civil rights leaders with [...] »
Presidents Day: Growing Up to Be President 
Even American presidents were babies once!
[...] »Historical Improbabilities 
Truth is stranger than fiction, they say. Can you tell the difference?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
The Tet Offensive 
American historians have depicted the Tet Offensive as the turning point for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Park Service 
Lesson plans, essays, multimedia, activities, and artifacts of U.S. heritage [...] »
Central Intelligence Agency 
You've seen spy movies, but what is the real history of U.S. [...] »
National Museum of African Art 
Approach African American history and culture through African art.
[...] »Ask a Historian
Dissent in the Ranks 
George Washington's military career and reputation were not pure successes [...] »