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Slavery Under Another Name: What Were the Black Codes?
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The Emancipation Proclamation may have signified the formal end of slavery. But the newly enacted Black Codes effectively re-enslaved thousands of Black people.
Unraveling the Romanticized Story of Pocahontas
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History has twisted the story of Pocahontas into one of a mythical woman who saved John Smith, converted to Christianity and married an Englishman. The truth, however, isn't so rosy.
Messerschmitt Bf 109(Me 109)
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The Messerschmitt Bf 109 is one of few fighters ever to be developed from a light-plane design. Willy Messerschmitt's angular little plane was built in greater numbers than any other fighter. Read how the Bf 109 has been so successful and long-lived.
How the Fermi Paradox Works
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Are all the aliens hanging out without us?
Why Do Colleges Hand Out Honorary Degrees?
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The very first honorary degree on record was a brazen attempt to score points with a wealthy and politically connected bishop in 1478. Not much has changed since then.
How the Dawes Act Stole 90 Million Acres of Native American Land
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An alliance between well-meaning social reformers and land-hungry farmers resulted in a federal act that caused Native Americans to lose millions of acres of land they had once owned.
Can the U.S. President Ever Declare Martial Law?
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The U.S. has declared martial law in the past, but only sparingly and in dire situations. So, what would it take for the president to use it now?
How Aboriginal Australians Work
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The Aboriginal people were the first people to set foot on the Australian continent around 40,000 years ago. Learn about the history of the Aboriginal people.
Can You Tell Us the Last Names of These U.S. Presidents?
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If you were taught anything in U.S. history class, these presidents probably played a role. Were you paying enough attention when their names were mentioned or did you happen to skip over those pages of the textbook?
Can You Guess All 50 States From an Image Of Their Outline?
Did you get an A in your geography class? Do you know the state mottos and famous landmarks that make each state unique? Prove it by challenging yourself with this quiz!