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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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Democracy in America: Alexis de Tocqueville 
Visit this website to learn more about the United States during the time of [...] »
History of American Education Web Project 
Explore the history of education within the U.S, through writings and images [...] »
Library of Congress: Webcasts 
Access more than 500 webcasts from the Library of Congress.
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Turning Turtle: Shipwrecks and Disasters at Sea 
The ship's on her beam-ends and all's lost! Test your knowledge of maritime [...] »
American Personalities: Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty 
Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty are popular American icons. How much do you know [...] »
United We Stand: Industry and Famous Strikes 
Stand up (or sit down) for better working conditions! Test your knowledge of [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
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U.S. Postal Service 
Come rain or shine, the mail must go through, bringing information and [...] »
National Museum of African American History and Culture 
What does it mean to be an American? Answer this question through the lens [...] »
National Museum of American History 
See our history come to life within the expansive exhibits and educational [...] »
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Instigating a Ban on "Spirituous Liquors" 
Discover the motivations fueling the 19th-century temperance movement.
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