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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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Brooklyn in the Civil War
Photo, Summer 1863, Brooklyn Historical Society

What role did Brooklyn play in the War Between the States?

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Dolley Madison Project

Read the letters of Dolley Madison while learning about her life—from [...] »

Theodore Roosevelt: His Life and Times on Film

Do films capture your students' attention? Introduce them to Roosevelt in [...] »

History Quiz

Test your history knowledge
Veterans Day: Medals and Merit

You know the Purple Heart, but can you identify these honors?

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Remembering All Veterans

Veterans Day is for everyone who fought for the U.S.—including those who [...] »

Drafting Music

Both the North and South instituted drafts during the Civil War. Popular [...] »

Beyond the Textbook

Question textbook narratives
Causing the Civil War
Postcard, Train Load of Cotton for Export, South, 1902-1903, NYPL

Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?

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Causes of the American Revolution
Broadside, A card, New York, 1774, LoC, rbpe 10700100

What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »

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 [...] »

National Resources

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Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
Screenshot, "U.S. History Topics," Federal Resources for Educational Excellence

More than 1,600 learning resources from the federal government sorted by [...] »

Federal Aviation Administration

The FAA regulates air safety and influences the development of civil [...] »

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

Are you a special education educator? Teach in an inclusive classroom?

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Deserters in the Civil War
martial law is law on fire

What happened to Civil War deserters after they deserted?

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