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10 Ways the U.S. Has Kept Citizens From Voting
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From Poll taxes and literacy tests to ID laws, the U.S. has long-restricted citizens' right to vote. Learn some voting barriers at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Identify the State Abbreviation From a State’s Outline?
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When it comes to geography, they say the average American can't locate Afghanistan on a map, but how about Iowa? Take a look at these 50 state outlines and see if you can identify the correct abbreviation.
Ultimate Guide to Southern Food
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Southern food is the most unique of American cuisines. Learn all about Southern food and its roots at HowStuffWorks.
Bessie Coleman: America's First Black Female Aviatrix
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You've heard all about the exploits of Amelia Earhart, but do you know the story of Bessie Coleman, the first Black American woman to receive a pilot's license?
What's Your World History IQ?
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The history of the world is full drama, romance, heroes and villains, but how well do you know it? Put your knowledge to the test with this HowStuffWorks quiz!
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.
If We Give You a Capital, Can You Give Us the Right State?
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These are the cities where state governments reside, laws are passed, and the future of a state gets determined. Sure, some of them might sound familiar, but do you know in which state each of these capitals can be found?
Five Times Young People Changed the World
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Teenagers may be young, but they are also determined, and they can spark change. HowStuffWorks looks at five times teens changed the world.
Free Land: How the Homestead Act Helped America Expand Westward
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President Abraham Lincoln signed into law that any person in the U.S. could have free land — 160 acres in fact. But there was a catch.
Still Riding the Rails: Life as a Modern Hobo
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Maybe you thought hobos disappeared along with the Great Depression. But some folks are still living the life — albeit only part-time and without a bundle on a stick.