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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 did the East India Company change the world?
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The British East India Company established major precedents for corporations. Read about Queen Elizabeth's East India Company's ruthless quest for profit.
The Mexican-American War Is the Bloodiest Foreign War the U.S. Has Fought
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This war fought between the U.S. and its neighbor to the south is one of the bloodiest in America's history. So why is it so often forgotten?
Why the Ghost of Andrew Jackson Haunts the Modern U.S. Presidency
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Andrew Jackson seems to resonate particularly with Donald Trump. HowStuffWorks looks at what the two presidents have in common and where they differ.
10 Weirdest Failed Constitutional Amendments
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Think you have an original idea for a Constitutional amendment? Are you sure it hasn't been brought up one of the other 11,000 times?
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.
10 Big Questions in the U.S. Gun Control Debate
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The U.S. gun control debate is controversial and multifaceted. Learn about 10 of the big questions in the U.S. gun control debate at HowStuffWorks.
How Labor Unions Work
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Labor unions lobby for better working conditions, hours, pay and benefits. Learn about labor unions and the role they play in securing workers' rights.
How the Sovereign Citizen Movement Works
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Sovereign citizens' anti-government beliefs seem outlandish, but do they have a legal basis? Find out in this article at HowStuffWorks.
How Bounty Hunting Works
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Bounty hunting is an important part of the American justice system. Find out how bounty hunting works and see what a day in the life of a bounty hunter is like.