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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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Civil War in Art 
Why did the painter frame Lincoln in greenery? Learn about interpretations [...] »
Digital Archive of American Architecture 
Explore U.S. architectural styles and ornamentation, or date the buildings [...] »
We Shall Overcome: Historic Places of the Civil Rights Movement 
Which locations, open for visitation, are most relevant to the civil rights [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Potent Quotables: Every Vote Counts 
After more than two centuries of citizenship, much has been said about [...] »
Women in the Lab (and the Field) 
Marie Curie and Jane Goodall—you may know these female scientists, but can [...] »
Monuments to a Dream: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorials 
Answer these questions about memorials to the life and ideals of MLK.
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum 
Design embodies both artistic ingenuity and responses to everyday problems [...] »
U.S. Department of Education 
Use the resources offered by the Department of Education to help you become [...] »
National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
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Roosevelt's Tree Army 
The work of the Civilian Conservation Corps in central New York State.
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