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Europe After World War I: November 1918-August 1931
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World War I, also known as the Great War, left Germany and other countries humiliated and angry. Learn about events that led to World War II.
How the Fed Works
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Think the U.S. economy works only by supply and demand? Not so. If you own a house, have a bank account or write checks, the Federal Reserve System affects your everyday life. Find out all about the Fed.
What's the most polite country in the world?
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A country's 'politeness' depends in part on how easy it is to make friends there. Learn what country is the most polite in the world at HowStuffWorks.
The Cotton Gin: Eli Whitney and the Impact on the U.S. Economy
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Explore the ingenuity of Eli Whitney's cotton gin, a machine that transformed cotton processing, reshaped industries and influenced economies.
What is glocalization?
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Glocalization connects the growing global market with localized life. Learn how glocalization benefits both global companies and local communities.
Is a free market "free" if it's regulated?
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A free market is subject to peaks and troughs in a bustling or failing economy -- no one regulates it. Learn how a free market works and theories behind it.
What's the difference between the U.S. deficit and the national debt?
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What's the difference between the U.S. deficit and the national debt? Learn the difference between the deficit and the national debt at HowStuffWorks.
Top 12 Countries the U.S. Owes Money To
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The United States spends a huge chunk of its national paycheck on debt obligations. Where is all that money going?
How the European Union Works
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What does the EU do and why would countries want to leave - or join - it? HowStuffWorks looks at the role of the European Union.
The Richest Countries in Africa, Based on GDP
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Western nations often think of the entire African continent as poor, thanks, in large part, to the legacies of the transatlantic slave trade and European colonialism. The truth is, many African countries were wealthy before colonization.