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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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Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences 
Search over 200 prominent African American scientists.
[...] »McVicar/Stein Photo Copy Service Collection 
Imagine life in Madison, WI, between 1920 and 1970.
[...] »Teaching Future Historians: U.S. History Lesson Plans Using Primary Documents 
A diverse array of Antebellum, Civil War, and Gilded Age lesson plans for [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
American Myths: Christopher Columbus 
In 1492, what did Columbus really do?
[...] »Women's History Month: Picturing Pocahontas 
What do you picture when you hear her name?
[...] »Practicing Medicine on the Presidents 
When the presidents' maladies threatened to affect their performance.
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Rise of the Automobile 
Americans today take cars for granted. How did they change American life? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Emergency Management Agency 
When the weather's not on our side, FEMA's there to lend a hand.
[...] »Library of Congress 
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, the nation's [...] »
Peace Corps 
Explore world and U.S. history simultaneously through universal development [...] »
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The American Civil War: Total or Just? 
Warfare always results in casualties, however, there are ways to reduce loss [...] »