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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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Mount Vernon 
Take a virtual tour of George Washington's famous estate, Mt. Vernon.
[...] »U.S. Steel Gary Works Photograph Collection, 1906-1971 
Relive the construction of the city of steel—Gary, Indiana.
[...] »American Women's History: A Research Guide 
Speed up your online search for resources on American women's history with [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Dance, But Not That Way . . . 
Do you know how to dance the Sleigh Bell Polka? Learn the proper way to [...] »
A Symbol of Friendship 
The cherry trees in Washington, DC were a gift from Japan. What does their [...] »
New World Wonders 
How did explorers describe the plants and animals they discovered in America [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Denmark Vesey 
Tried and executed in 1822, along with many other slaves, for a plotted [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
National Archives and Records Administration 
With more than 10 billion items addressing U.S. history, you're bound to [...] »
National Center for Education Statistics 
Ever wondered about the numbers behind the latest teaching trends?
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Trade Routes and Emerging Colonial Economies 
The direct and indirect impacts of various trade routes during the 16th [...] »