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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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Illinois During the Gilded Age 
Listen to, read, and sing sources from the Gilded Age canvassing women, [...] »
With an Even Hand: Brown v. Board at Fifty 
Examine the events which led to and the aftermath of Brown v. Board of [...] »
Coal Mining in the Gilded Age and Progressive Era 
Visit this unique site to learn about the history of coal mining during the [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Give Me (Nuclear) Shelter 
How much do you know about these iconic emblems of Cold War fears?
[...] »Early Telephone Etiquette 
Should you leave your hat on when you talk on the telephone?
[...] »Which Witch? 
Words constantly evolve and change over time. What did "witch" mean to these [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Girls’ Labor and Leisure in the Progressive Era 
The historical impact young girls had on the Progressive Era is often [...] »
Causes of the American Revolution 
What were the causes of the American Revolution? They were more complicated [...] »
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Presidents of the United States 
The White House offers historic photos and biographies of its past and [...] »
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence 
More than 1,600 learning resources from the federal government sorted by [...] »
National Aeronautics and Space Administration 
Since its inception, NASA has accomplished many scientific and technological [...] »
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Honest Abe 
The secret life of Lincoln? Gettysburg-era pride?
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