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How to Volunteer at the African Scientific Research Institute

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The African Scientific Research Institute excavates and recreates the histories of communities founded by former slaves. Read about the work of the ASRI.

The Saltwater Underground Railroad Moved Slaves From Florida to Freedom

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The Saltwater Underground Railroad was a coastal escape route followed by slaves from the American South into the British-controlled Bahamas.

Do You Really Know the U.S. Constitution?

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The U.S. Constitution is a document with a history, and most of us learn all about it in school -- well, maybe not all about it. This Constitution Day, test your knowledge of some lesser-known facts about the U.S. Constitution.

Can You Pass This General Knowledge Quiz While Being Distracted by Adorable Puppies?

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Could you name the largest planet in our solar sys- ... is that a Goldendoodle? Aww! Put your smarts - and your concentration - to the test in this puppy-filled general knowledge skills challenge.

What Was America's First Terrorist Threat?

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Terrorism on the Barbary Coast began in the 15th century and plagued the young American nation. Learn how the U.S. fought off terrorism from the Barbary States.

The Journey of 'Uncle Tom': From Abolitionist Hero to Ultimate Sellout

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'Uncle Tom's Cabin' was a wildly popular novel about a heroic enslaved man. But along the way, 'Uncle Tom' became a shorthand insult for a Black man who's subservient to whites.

What Is Transcendentalism and How Did It Change America?

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Transcendentalism was a 19th century philosophical movement with adherents like Thoreau, Emerson and Fuller, based on principles of freedom, feminism, abolition and the idea that people had divine truth within them.

How the Mason-Dixon Line Divided the North and the South

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The Mason-Dixon Line has ties to slavery, which often overshadows its otherwise fascinating story about one of the most significant surveying achievements in North America.

How the Harlem Renaissance Sparked a New African American Identity

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The historic period of the Harlem Renaissance hit its height a century ago, but its influence has impacted American culture through the decades.

Why do we remember the Alamo?

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The Alamo was a mission town in Texas that was converted into a fort as warring factions fought over the state. Read more about the Alamo and its mission.

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