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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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History Now: American History Online 
Read this quarterly journal which focuses on a different topic in American [...] »
The Wars for Vietnam: 1945-1975 
Visit this website for a comprehensive introduction to the Vietnam War.
[...] »Washington History 
Make this your first stop for topics related to Washington state history! [...] »
History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
United We Stand: Industry and Famous Strikes 
Stand up (or sit down) for better working conditions! Test your knowledge of [...] »
Give Me (Nuclear) Shelter 
How much do you know about these iconic emblems of Cold War fears?
[...] »Charters for Colonies 
To legally exist, English colonies needed charters from the monarchy. Answer [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
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 [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Tennessee Valley Authority 
Read the act that gave way to the Tennessee Valley Authority, a major New [...] »
National Museum of Natural History ![Photo, . . . trephining [sic]. . . , 1926, Library of Congress](/sites/default/files/styles/splash_thumb_images/public/NationalMuseumNH432x240.jpg?itok=rqsMmArM "Photo, The crude method of trephining [sic] with the sharpened edge of a stone practiced by peoples living in Peru some 500 or 600 years ago is revealed by the skulls at the National Museum, 1926, Library of Congress")
Don't let "natural history" scare you away! The museum covers anthropology [...] »
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Slavery in Wyoming 
Slavery outside of the South is often overlooked, as is Wyoming history.
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