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How the Underground Railroad Worked
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The Underground Railroad was a network that helped runaway slaves escape to the North. Learn about the purpose and role of the Underground Railroad.
How the Mason-Dixon Line Became the Divider Between the North and the South
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The Mason-Dixon Line has ties to slavery, which often overshadows its otherwise fascinating story as one of the most significant surveying achievements in North America.
The Westward Expansion Quiz
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Go West, young man — as the saying goes. Or instead of doing that, just take this quiz to see how much you know about the cowboys and pioneers who traveled West and the native peoples who lived there long before the migrants came in.
Harriet Tubman's Life and Impact on the Underground Railroad
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Harriet Tubman was a conductor on the Underground Railroad. But she was so much more. HowStuffWorks looks at this American legend.
The Odds Are Against Ex-presidents Who Vie for the White House
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Few former U.S. presidents have ever run again, but even fewer have won. What does this mean for Donald Trump?
Can You Tell Us the Last Names of These U.S. Presidents?
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If you were taught anything in U.S. history class, these presidents probably played a role. Were you paying enough attention when their names were mentioned or did you happen to skip over those pages of the textbook?
Can You Name All of These Samuel L. Jackson Movies From an Image?
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He's a bad mother (shut your mouth) and he's been in nearly 200 Hollywood films. From outer space to dinosaur theme parks to Los Angeles, he's been everywhere. Can you name all of these Samuel L. Jackson movies based on an image?
10 Insane Disguises That Actually Worked
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We're not talking about one of those laughable get-ups that celebs don when they want to go incognito for a latte. Nope, we're talking elaborate disguises -- from operatic to scientific.