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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Website Reviews
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The American Experience
Discover briefs on more than 60 iconic points in U.S. history.
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Abraham Lincoln Historical Digitization Project
This site examines Illinois history and the life of Abraham Lincoln in the [...] »
History Quiz
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How many turkeys have presidents pardoned?
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We the People . . . Rarely Agree
What does the Constitution mean to you? Match each quote to the historical [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
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20th-century Jewish Immigration
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
National Resources
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U.S. Marine Corps
Why are the Marines known as "America's 911 Force"? Explore this division of [...] »
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Why did George Washington start gathering national data on agriculture?
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Feminist Art
Explorations of the body, self-reference, and the entanglement of art and [...] »