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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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Website Reviews

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Pioneering the Upper Midwest: Rare Books c. 1820-1910

Explore Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin life through rare books.

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AMDOCS: Documents for the Study of American History
The first reading of the Emancipation Proclamation before the cabinet. 1862

One convenient source for major historical U.S. documents.

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Women's Studies Database
Illustration, How does my lady's garden grow, New York Public Library

Your starting point for research in the field of Women's Studies.

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History Quiz

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Lewis Hine: Caption Critique

Does a caption change the meaning of a photograph?

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Stamping Out Free Speech?

The Stamp Act of 1765 had colonists crying foul. Answer these questions [...] »

American Myths: Christopher Columbus

In 1492, what did Columbus really do?

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Beyond the Textbook

Question textbook narratives
Panic of 1873
Panic as a Health Officer Cleaning the Streets

Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »

Coal and the Industrial Revolution
Photo, At the close of the day, January 1911, Lewis Hine, Library of Congress

How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »

Huey Long
Stereograph, U.S. Senator Huey Long, c.1933, Keystone View Company

How exactly did U.S. Senator Huey Long intend to end poverty across the U.S [...] »

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National Resources

Federal teaching resources
National Center for Education Statistics
Marginalia, CHNM

Ever wondered about the numbers behind the latest teaching trends?

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Students Abroad

If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum

Commemorate the lives of the millions of people murdered during the [...] »

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The Fighting Canadiens
Print, Battle of Blue Licks, 1859, NYPL Digital Gallery

Discover how French Canadians reacted to the American Revolution.

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