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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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Washington As It Was: Photographs by Theodor Horydczak, 1923-1959 
Early 20th century Washington is captured in this collection of 14,350 [...] »
The Eastman Project: Images of California Life 
View more than 13,200 photographs of California labor and community life [...] »
Historic Topographic Maps of California 
Explore a wide range of Californian geological survey maps, dating from 1895 [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Reading a Cartoon: Massive Resistance 
What do the objects in this 1954 editorial cartoon stand for?
[...] »Charters for Colonies 
To legally exist, English colonies needed charters from the monarchy. Answer [...] »
History of Hidden Killers: Epidemics in America 
Wherever people go, disease is sure to follow. Answer these questions about [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Park Service 
Lesson plans, essays, multimedia, activities, and artifacts of U.S. heritage [...] »
U.S. Fire Administration 
Give historical fires perspective through modern statistics.
[...] »Government Printing Office 
GPO is the Federal Government's resource for preserving and providing access [...] »
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The Fighting Canadiens 
Discover how French Canadians reacted to the American Revolution.
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