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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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Afro-Louisiana History and Genealogy, 1718-1820 
Consider assigning contextual reports on the lives of individual slaves.
[...] »One Hundred Years of Photography from the National Archives 
Relive the 20th century through iconic imagery—more than 70 photographs [...] »
Medicine in the Americas, 1619-1914 
Access works on medicine and health by Clara Barton, Benjamin Coleman, [...] »
History Quiz
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Saving Daylight 
Politicians get hot under the collar when discussing the hottest of topics— [...] »
Who Won the War (of 1812)? 
How do textbooks from different countries treat the War of 1812?
[...] »Mapping the Past 
A map can tell you more than east, west, north, and south.
[...] »Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
Panic of 1873 
Beginning in Europe, the Panic of 1873 quickly spread to the United States [...] »
John Brown's Raid 
Did Northerners all respond the same way to Brown's infamous raid? [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Anacostia Community Museum 
What is community? What does it do for us, and how does it shape who we are [...] »
Society for History in the Federal Government 
Represents historians across executive, judicial, and congressional [...] »
National Portrait Gallery 
Allow students to "meet" their favorite historical figures.
[...] »Ask a Historian
Decisive Battles in the War of Independence 
What were the most important battles of the American Revolution?
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