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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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American Journeys 
Firsthand accounts of exploration range from Viking stories to early 19th- [...] »
University of Washington Libraries: Moving Image Collection 
Northwest educators—need some unconventional primary sources? Check out 65 [...] »
Jimmy Carter 
Brush up on your knowledge of Carter's staff, family, and the events of his [...] »
History Quiz
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The Big Picture: Match the Ad to the Year 
Be it the radio or the television, the slogans related to popular or [...] »
Teaching the 20th 
When does the past go from 'recent' to 'history?' Consider these questions [...] »
Reading a Cartoon: Massive Resistance 
What do the objects in this 1954 editorial cartoon stand for?
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Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Jim Crow Segregation: The Difficult and Anti-Democratic Work of White Supremacy 
The fight against segregation and its discriminatory practices does not [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
U.S. Geological Survey 
How has land use altered over time, and what did the explorers encounter? [...] »
Federal Judicial Center 
The Federal Judicial Center is the education and research agency for federal [...] »
Architect of the Capitol 
What do our buildings tell us about ourselves? Take a spin around this [...] »
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James Madison's Failed Amendments 
Apportionment in the House of Representatives and pay raises for Congress [...] »