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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.

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!

9 Little-known Nuggets About Honest Abe

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President Abraham Lincoln was known for ending the Civil War and slavery, and his famous Gettysburg speech. Here are some lesser-known facts about him.

First Ladies Quiz

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Did you know we have a former first lady to thank for Girl Scouts cookies? True story! See how many of the fascinating facts in this quiz you can pin to our nation's first ladies.

What State Is Washington, D.C., In?

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Washington, D.C. is the seat of America's federal government. But what state is Washington, D.C. in?

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!

Can You Pass This World History Quiz?

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It's easy to know the history of your own country, but just how much do you know about the history of the entire world around you? Find out now with this world history quiz!

Do You Know the Leap Year These Historical Events Happened?

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What comes along once every four years and is a real downer for salaried workers? It's leap year! While this one day may not hold a ton of historical significance, the year it represents certainly does. Can you identify the important events or moments in these years divisible by four?

10 Biggest Manhunts of All Time

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What were the biggest manhunts of all time? Learn about the biggest manhunts of all time from HowStuffWorks.

How the Gettysburg Address Worked

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Why is the Gettysburg Address deemed so important by the American school system? Learn about the meaning behind Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

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