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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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Lesson Plans Library 
Hundreds of lesson plans, right at your fingertips. Incorporate them in the [...] »
Betty H. Carter Women Veterans Historical Project 
What role have women played in war and the military?
[...] »Through Our Parent's Eyes: Tucson's Diverse Community 
Learn about the ethnically diverse history of Tucson, AZ.
[...] »History Quiz
Test your history knowledge
Drafting Music 
Both the North and South instituted drafts during the Civil War. Popular [...] »
A Culture Productive of Infinite Wretchedness 
How did the American colonies get addicted to growing tobacco?
[...] »Presidential Moments: Inauguration 
The first day on the new job is difficult for everybody—including U.S. [...] »
Beyond the Textbook
Question textbook narratives
20th-century Jewish Immigration 
Divided into two waves of immigration by textbooks, the continuity of [...] »
The Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki 
Controversial issues are often simplified in textbooks. Discover the facts [...] »
National Resources
Federal teaching resources
Federal Judiciary 
Can’t tell an affadavit from an acquittal? Learn the legal lingo.
[...] »Central Intelligence Agency 
You've seen spy movies, but what is the real history of U.S. [...] »
National Center for Education Statistics 
Ever wondered about the numbers behind the latest teaching trends?
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The Only Thing We Have to Fear Is Fear Itself 
What we know and what we don't about the origin of the famous line in [...] »