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Engraving, The Senate as a court of. . . , 1868, Theodore R. Davis, LoC

Determining the path of the Republican party.

Andrew Johnson and Impeachment
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Explore Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin life through rare books.

Pioneering the Upper Midwest: Rare Books c. 1820-1910
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You probably know about John Adam's political career, but what of the Adams' domestic life?

Adams Family Papers
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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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Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia 1876
Photo, Main Building-France, 1876, Centennial Photo Co., Free Library of Phil.

Primary sources from Philadelphia's 1876 Centennial Exhibition provide a [...] »

Rutgers Oral History Archives

Listen to oral history interviews with Americans who served overseas and on [...] »

Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Culture
Detail, home page

At the virtual home of the Center for the Study of Upper Midwestern Culture [...] »

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History Quiz

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Reading Photographs: A Dusty Street

When and where was this photo taken? See what clues you can spot!

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In Dr. King's Words

People can identify (some of) the words of Martin Luther King Jr. Can you [...] »

Women in the Lab (and the Field)

Marie Curie and Jane Goodall—you may know these female scientists, but can [...] »

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Beyond the Textbook

Question textbook narratives
Slavery
Photo, "An ex-slave," 1897, New York Public Library Digital Gallery

What was it like to be a slave in 19th-century America? Accounts contrast. [...] »

Huey Long
Stereograph, U.S. Senator Huey Long, c.1933, Keystone View Company

How exactly did U.S. Senator Huey Long intend to end poverty across the U.S [...] »

Labor and Trade in Colonial America
Photo, Weavers at Colonial Williamsburg, May 29, 2010, animalvegetable, Flickr

Was colonial trade really triangular? What kinds of work did colonists do, [...] »

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Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
Screenshot, "U.S. History Topics," Federal Resources for Educational Excellence

More than 1,600 learning resources from the federal government sorted by [...] »

U.S. Census Bureau

The U.S. Census counts everyone! It creates a current image of the nation [...] »

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services

Are you a special education educator? Teach in an inclusive classroom?

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