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Can You Correctly Answer These Easy, Medium and Hard U.S History Questions?
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For those who love history, U.S. history can be both fun and tricky. Are you an expert on U.S. history, though? Take this quiz with easy, medium and hard questions to find out!
How Well Do You Remember the Most Important Dates in American History?
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The United States became an independent nation less than 300 years ago, but the country has managed to pack a lot of history into that time. See if you remember which date will live in infamy and other important dates with this quiz!
If We Give You a Capital, Can You Give Us the Right State?
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These are the cities where state governments reside, laws are passed, and the future of a state gets determined. Sure, some of them might sound familiar, but do you know in which state each of these capitals can be found?
Can You Identify the U.S. State From a Crossword Clue?
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Love geography *and* word games? We've got a quiz for you! It's on the American states, written in crossword style, with a short clue and the number of letters. Ready? Test your state savvy now!
Why Arkansas Is Never Pronounced 'Ar-Kansas'
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HowStuffWorks looks at the pronunciation of Arkansas and Kansas.
Did the Dutch really trade Manhattan for nutmeg?
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Did the Dutch really trade New Netherland for nutmeg? Find out why nutmeg was more valuable than Manhattan.
The Mysterious Disappearance of Aaron Burr's Daughter, Theodosia
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In 1812, she boarded a ship bound for New York, but never arrived. What happened to the daughter of Aaron Burr, the man who killed Alexander Hamilton?
How Many States Are in the U.S.A.?
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The U.S. comprises states, territories and commonwealths. So how many states are in the U.S.A.?
10 Food-based Traditions from the American South
Food and the American south go hand-in-hand. Check out 10 food-based traditions from the American south at HowStuffWorks.
These 6 U.S. States Once Declared Themselves Independent Nations
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Many states (or territories) that are now part of the U.S.A. were once independent, even if not recognized as such by other countries. We'll look at some of them.