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How the Emancipation Proclamation Worked

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While Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation didn't free the slaves, it was a crucial political move. Read about the Emancipation Proclamation.

Top 10 Mad Scientist Fails

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Most mad scientists slave away their entire lives in pursuit of godlike powers. These 10 mad scientists' fails ended their careers.

John Brown's Failed Raid on Harper's Ferry Was a Major Impetus for the U.S. Civil War

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The raid on Harper's Ferry amplified tensions between the North and South and intensified fear of slave rebellion. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

Harpers Ferry Has a Complex and Dizzying History

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Harpers Ferry is known as the spot where John Brown launched his disastrous slave rebellion. But why was it also a transportation and ammunitions powerhouse?

5 Fascinating Stories of Abolitionists Past and Present

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One was an enslaved man turned best-selling writer; another was a wealthy pottery maker whose company is well-known even today. Here are five amazing stories of abolitionists.

7 Key Questions in the U.S. Slavery Reparations Debate

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HowStuffWorks looks at the issue of paying reparations for slavery, including the case for and against, as well as how would the amount be decided.

Black Loyalists Fought for Their Freedom During the American Revolution

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During America's War for Independence, the British promised enslaved Africans their freedom if they'd join their side. Thousands signed up. What happened next?

How Sarah Forbes Bonetta Was 'Gifted' to Queen Victoria

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Though the story has become overblown, Sarah Forbes Bonetta, a West African slave, was liberated from slavery to become an intimate of Queen Victoria.

Black Men Were Cowboys Before It Was Cool

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In the early 18th century, Black cowboys were the only cowboys in the West. That's because white men didn't want to do the work. We're telling their story.

Spartacus Was a Real Gladiator and the Baddest Rebel Leader in Rome

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Spartacus sprang from real life to the silver screen, carrying a fearsome reputation as a gladiator and warrior. HowStuffWorks finds out more.

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