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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 Rights Litigation Clearinghouse 
Review litigation studies ranging from mental health facilities and jail [...] »
Digital History 
Multimedia resources for teaching slavery, private life, technology, and [...] »
The John and Ruby Lomax 1939 Southern States Recording Trip 
Archives audio files of more than 700 folk tunes recorded in the South in [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Charters for Colonies 
To legally exist, English colonies needed charters from the monarchy. Answer [...] »
Earth Day: Lost to History 
Human history affects more than human beings.
[...] »Yo, Ho, Ho and a . . . Bushel of Oysters? 
Shellfish pirates stole from the rich to feed themselves—and make a little [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Coast Guard 
Who protects U.S. interests in international and domestic waters?
[...] »Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 
Did you know that there is a specific law enforcement agency for firearm [...] »
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Understanding and Appreciating WWII Veterans 
Websites that assist students in compiling information on WWII battles, [...] »