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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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Rare Map Collection 
Explore maps from throughout America's history, with a special focus on 19th [...] »
The Lone Woman and Last Indians Digital Archive 
Explore over 450 primary source documents related to the story of the Lone [...] »
Lionel Hampton: His Life and Legacy 
Jazz musician Lionel Hampton and the University of Idaho shared a rich [...] »
History Quiz
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The "Daisy" Ad 
Johnson, Goldwater, and the politics of fear.
[...] »Selling the Dream 
"Don’t Sell the Steak—Sell the Sizzle!"
[...] »Memorial Day: The Poppy Puzzle 
Do you know the history of this symbol?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
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Selective Service System 
Did you know that the draft was used in times of peace, as well as war?
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Decisive Battles in the War of Independence 
What were the most important battles of the American Revolution?
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