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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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Mark Twain: A Film Directed by Ken Burns 
Enjoy an interactive experience depicting the life of Mark Twain.
[...] »Portal to Texas History 
Texas educators, looking for primary resources on state history? Search this [...] »
Archives of American Art, Oral History Collections 
Interested in the life of a particular artist? Find out more about the [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Presidential Valentines 
The politics of love—answer these questions about valentines to and from U.S [...] »
Carriages and Wagons 
Trade in your old Cabriolet for a new 1876 Landau? Test your knowledge of [...] »
Early American Artifacts 
What did people living in what is now known as North America leave behind? [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causing the Civil War 
Did King Cotton cause the Civil War? Or should you look further?
[...] »20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
Labor and Trade in Colonial America 
Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Mine Safety and Health Administration 
Ever considered using mining to teach labor history?...
[...] »Students Abroad 
If you're lucky enough to be able to arrange an international trip, know [...] »
U.S. Postal Service 
Come rain or shine, the mail must go through, bringing information and [...] »
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The Only Thing We Have to Fear Is Fear Itself 
What we know and what we don't about the origin of the famous line in [...] »