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What does the 'pursuit of happiness' mean in the Declaration of Independence?

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What exactly in the pursuit of happiness? Stated in the Declaration of Independence, it has some mystery behind it. Read about the pursuit of happiness.

What Do the Symbols on the U.S. $1 Bill Mean?

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The design of the U.S. $1 bill is full of symbolism. HowStuffWorks breaks all the symbols down and explains the meaning behind all of them.

How the Declaration of Independence Birthed the American Nation

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HowStuffWorks takes a look at the U.S. Declaration of Independence document - what's inside it and what's not.

How the Great Compromise Saved a Fledgling United States

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Without the Great Compromise, the U.S. might not have become a nation. The divisions between big and small states could have been too much to overcome.

How the Articles of Confederation Paved the Way for the U.S. Constitution

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The Articles of Confederation were the precursor to the U.S. Constitution. HowStuffWorks looks at how they paved the way for the U.S. system of government.

How did the bald eagle get delisted as an endangered species?

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Bald eagle conservation became crucial in saving America's national symbol. Learn how bald eagle conservation efforts took 40 years to delist this bird.

The History and Symbolism of the U.S. Presidential Seal

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Do you know the history and significance of the presidential seal? HowStuffWorks takes a look.

How Did Benedict Arnold Become America's Most Infamous Traitor?

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Revolutionary War turncoat Benedict Arnold is one of the most reviled figures in American history. But what did he do to deserve this ignominious fate?

14 Fantastic Facts About the Fourth of July

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Which three presidents died on July 4? What's the Horribles Parade? And, should America be celebrating on July 2 instead?

Can You Pass This American General Knowledge Quiz?

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The Declaration of Independence may have created the United States of America. However, U.S. history consists of more than the Founding Fathers. Find out if you need to retake a U.S. History class with this quiz!

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