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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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The Irving Fine Collection, Ca. 1914-1962 
Experience the life and works of lesser known American classical composer [...] »
Herblock's History: Political Cartoons from the Crash to the Millennium 
View 150 cartoons drawn between 1929 and 2000 by Pulitzer Prize-winning [...] »
Religion and the Founding of the American Republic 
Explore the significance of religion in early American history and its [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Riding the Rails 
How many cows could a cowcatcher catch, if a cowcatcher could catch cows? [...] »
Reading Photographs: A Dusty Street 
When and where was this photo taken? See what clues you can spot!
[...] »Drafting Music 
Both the North and South instituted drafts during the Civil War. Popular [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Tennessee Valley Authority 
Read the act that gave way to the Tennessee Valley Authority, a major New [...] »
Society for History in the Federal Government 
Represents historians across executive, judicial, and congressional [...] »
Team Ships 
Learn the basic steps to building and commissioning a Navy vessel.
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Presidential Patent 
How many presidents have applied for and received patents?
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