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George Percival Scriven: An American in Bohol, The Philippines, 1899-1901
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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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Gold Rush! 
Bring yourself up to speed on the Gold Rush, including the minorities [...] »
Band Music from the Civil War Era 
Listen to an overview of popular brass band music from the Civil War era. [...] »
Gifts of Speech: Women's Speeches from Around the World 
More than 400 speeches by women—politicians, scientists, and celebrities. [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Thanksgiving Dinner in 1943 
What traditional Thanksgiving foods would have been hard to come by during [...] »
Classroom Glory 
Does the movie "Glory" depict historical accuracy or wholesale fiction?
[...] »Back to School 
Binders, buses, and backpacks—consider the history of these back-to-school [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Coal and the Industrial Revolution 
How can the story of coal help students understand the nature of today's [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence 
More than 1,600 learning resources from the federal government sorted by [...] »
National Atlas 
Explore maps that enable you to better understand the country that you live [...] »
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services 
Are you a special education educator? Teach in an inclusive classroom?
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Reagan's "Rising Tide" 
Economic policy during the Reagan Administration
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