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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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National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center 
More than 50 virtual exhibits ranging from Julia Child to West Point.
[...] »Early American Newspapers: Series 1, 1690-1876 
17th- through 19th-century newspaper articles from 23 states and DC.
[...] »Quilts and Quiltmaking in America, 1978-1996 
From the queer to the quite extraordinary—explore the art of quiltmaking in [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Presidential Moments: Inauguration 
The first day on the new job is difficult for everybody—including U.S. [...] »
Drafting Music 
Both the North and South instituted drafts during the Civil War. Popular [...] »
American Personalities: Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty 
Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty are popular American icons. How much do you know [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Secret Service 
How did the Secret Service begin protecting our leaders and solving crimes [...] »
National Museum of African Art 
Approach African American history and culture through African art.
[...] »U.S. Marine Corps 
Why are the Marines known as "America's 911 Force"? Explore this division of [...] »
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Old Political Cartoons 
Poking fun and puncturing pomposity—how can you interpret political cartoons [...] »