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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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Mexican-American War and the Media 
More than 5,500 transcribed newspaper articles related to the Mexican- [...] »
Native American Documents Project 
Four collections of data and documents address Federal Indian policy in the [...] »
The Lincoln Institute 
Explore Lincoln's presidency; and access related classroom resources, [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Presidential Moments: Inauguration 
The first day on the new job is difficult for everybody—including U.S. [...] »
Westward Expansion: Image vs. Reality 
East or West? See if you can determine which region produced these images on [...] »
Textbook Twisters: Salem Witch Trials 
Burn the witch! Discover how historical coverage of the Salem Witch Trials [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Smithsonian 
What can 19 museums, nine research centers, and the National Zoo offer your [...] »
National Institute for Literacy 
Do you have struggling readers in your class? Try incorporating literacy [...] »
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services 
Are you a special education educator? Teach in an inclusive classroom?
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Mundane Lives and Extreme Adventures 
What were the primary concerns of English colonists in early 17th-century [...] »