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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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Pictures of the American City 
See the U.S. grow before your eyes with this collection depicting two [...] »
Record of Officers and Men of New Jersey in the Civil War, 1861-1865 
Search this Civil War roster for data on the service of New Jersey soldiers [...] »
Harrisburg's Old 8th Ward 
Visit the businesses and meet the people of Harrisonburg, PA's 8th Ward.
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Test your history knowledge
Women in the Lab (and the Field) 
Marie Curie and Jane Goodall—you may know these female scientists, but can [...] »
Past Rebel Lines 
Benedict Arnold wasn't the only spy in the American Revolution. Take this [...] »
Riding the Rails 
How many cows could a cowcatcher catch, if a cowcatcher could catch cows? [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Center for Education Statistics 
Ever wondered about the numbers behind the latest teaching trends?
[...] »Anacostia Community Museum 
What is community? What does it do for us, and how does it shape who we are [...] »
Team Ships 
Learn the basic steps to building and commissioning a Navy vessel.
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Is the Story of George Washington and the Colt a True Story? 
Is it all right to make up stories about real people to teach children about [...] »