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Can You Ace This American History Quiz?
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Four score and seven years ago...you know the rest! At least you should if you plan on acing this American History quiz. You definitely learned all of this back in high school, so reach deep into that juicy brain of yours, and have at it!
The Famous Civil War Battles Quiz
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The American Civil War pitted family against family and led to some of the most famous armed conflicts in the history of the world. How much do you know about battles of this civil war?
John Wilkes Booth Didn't Act Alone: The Conspiracy to Kill Lincoln
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Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth takes the blame in the history books, but he was part of a larger cast of characters that hoped to decapitate the Union government after the South lost the Civil War.
July 4 1776: American Independence Day
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Americans celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence every year on July 4 with picnics and fireworks. Learn the story behind Independence Day in the United States and how its traditions came about.
How Removing Public Monuments Works
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Controversy surrounds the removal of public monuments honoring the U.S. Confederacy. But who or what determines which monuments go up or come down?
Do You Know Who Won These Civil War Battles?
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The civil war was the bloodiest war in American history because no matter which side won a battle, Americans died. The war involved many battles, many of which aren't well known. Can you say who won these battles?
How Much Do You Really Remember from High School? Take This Quiz!
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People are typically split between thinking they learned a lot in school and those who believe they learned very little. What was your experience like?
How the Green Berets Work
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John F. Kennedy called the green beret "a symbol of excellence, a badge of courage, a mark of distinction in the fight for freedom" -- a nod to the most formidable arm of the U.S. military. The Green Berets, or Special Forces, are America's first line of defense around the world.
What Do You Know About the Last Month of the Civil War?
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Admit it! The Civil War has always intrigued you. So don't be shy! Dive into the best part of any war — when it all ended! We'll douse you with end-of-war facts that'll make your head spin. Uncover some rare Civil War facts in this challenge and know-it-all much better than your friends!
Mary Edwards Walker: Civil War Surgeon and the Only Female Medal of Honor Recipient
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We'll be blunt: Mary Edwards deserves mad respect. She was a feminist and abolitionist; the first female Civil War surgeon in the U.S. Army; and a Civil War POW. Plus she wore pants!