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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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John Brown's Holy War 
A variety of resources focused on the life and times of infamous [...] »
Voices of the Colorado Plateau 
There's more to the West than cowboys.
[...] »Slave Movement During the 18th and 19th Centuries 
Analyze data to understand the impact of slavery on the colonies and nation [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Which Witch? 
Words constantly evolve and change over time. What did "witch" mean to these [...] »
When Whales Lit the World 
Up to the 20th century, whalers provided oil for the industrial revolution. [...] »
Reading a Cartoon: Nast's "Milk Tickets for Babies" 
What do you see in this 1876 cartoon?
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
The Modern Civil Rights Movement: A River of Purposeful Anger 
Textbooks are silent about defining race and racism, even though the modern [...] »
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »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 [...] »
Indian Health Service 
Disease ravaged colonial-era Native American populations. What health [...] »
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On Gendering the Constitution 
The agitation among women’s rights activists over the language of the 14th [...] »