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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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National Security Archive 
Read official documents on U.S. intelligence and positions from the Cold War [...] »
Time Archive, 1923 to Present 
From its March 23, 1923 first edition to the present, Time presents a [...] »
1492: An Ongoing Voyage 
Featuring a variety of secondary sources, this website chronicles the [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Voices of Women's Reform 
There’s more to it than Seneca Falls.
[...] »Reading a Cartoon: Nast's "Milk Tickets for Babies" 
What do you see in this 1876 cartoon?
[...] »Discovering Christopher Columbus 
Christopher Columbus—a legend without a face? Answer these questions about [...] »
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 [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
Women's Reform Movement 
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments in 1848 reflected the voices of [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Agricultural Statistics Service 
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
[...] »Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 
Did you know that there is a specific law enforcement agency for firearm [...] »
Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery 
American art makes the interpretive nature of historical knowledge clear. [...] »
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Decisive Battles in the War of Independence 
What were the most important battles of the American Revolution?
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