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American Environmental Photographs, 1891-1936
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Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia 1876
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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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Congress for the New Urbanism 
What is New Urbanism, and does it effect you? Will it affect the way you buy [...] »
First Century of the First State University: The Creation of UNC 
Primary sources document the history of the University of North Carolina at [...] »
The Case of Sacco and Vanzetti 
Criminal history, the Jazz Age, and the Red Scare all in one legal case. [...] »
History Quiz
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Which Witch? 
Words constantly evolve and change over time. What did "witch" mean to these [...] »
Thanksgiving Dinner in 1943 
What traditional Thanksgiving foods would have been hard to come by during [...] »
Column A and Column B 
In the 19th century, no one expected Chinese food to take off in the United [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
The Early Conservation Movement 
The "go-green" movement is rampant in modern America. However, support for [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 
Service-learning and history don't have to be exclusive. Consider the [...] »
U.S. Senate Historical Office 
Political cartoons, photos, oral histories, artifacts, essays, and facts. [...] »
National Postal Museum 
When going postal is actually a good thing! Explore the Museum's extensive [...] »
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Defining Dred Scott 
Who was Dred Scott, and what was the significance of his case?
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