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Could You Pass a High School U.S. History Class?
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Get to your desk and sharpen your pencil - it's time for your U.S. history exam! Find out if you would pass the test or if you would be sent to the stocks!
John Quincy Adams and John Adams: The First U.S. Political Family Dynasty
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What did these two U.S. presidents, who were also father and son, have in common beyond their first and last names?
10 Most Successful Third-party Presidential Candidates
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Historically in the United States, third parties have successfully steered political discourse and lawmaking, yet largely haven't stuck around long enough to get their own candidates into office. Which have had the best shot?
A Kid-friendly Introduction to Impeachment
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Impeachment is when Congress decides whether it's possible a president, or another elected official, has failed in their duties to the American people.
How Manifest Destiny Stretched the U.S. From Sea to Shining Sea
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President James Polk put the philosophy of Manifest Destiny into action. HowStuffWorks looks at the ideology that helped create the United States.
How Do the 5 U.S. Territories Differ From the 50 States?
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The United States still has five permanently populated territories. The 3.5 million residents are denied many of the same rights as mainland U.S. citizens. They want this to change.
Can You Get in Trouble for Not Flying the U.S. Flag at Half-staff?
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Days when U.S. flags are officially lowered to half-staff have greatly increased. But can you get into trouble if you don't lower your own flag?
22 Famous Leaders Who Changed History Forever
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You don't have to be a prime minister, civil war general, Nobel Peace Prize laureate or founding father to learn the strengths of famous leaders and better your own life. You can learn a lot from the greatest leaders in history — including what to do and what not to do — and prepare for your time to lead others.
How British Parliament Works
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The United Kingdom and the United States both have representative democracies, but their legislatures work very differently.
Is This Politician From the Republican or Democratic Party?
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Will you be able to feel the BERN on this quiz? Perhaps we might throw down a TRUMP card. If you think you know your political parties, we will WARREN you, this is a tough one.