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Can Anyone Make a Citizen's Arrest?
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What does Spider-Man do when he sees someone commit a crime and there are no police officers around to help? He swings in, wraps the wrongdoer in his web and leaves them hanging from a telephone pole until the cops take over.
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.
Who Were the Mighty Fighting Buffalo Soldiers?
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HowStuffWorks examines the complicated history of the African American servicemen known as the Buffalo Soldiers.
Pearl Harbor Attack: What Led to It and What Was the Aftermath?
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Japan's bombing of Pearl Harbor was the major event that caused the United States to enter World War II. Learn about the attack only at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Name the Canadian Prime Minister From Only One Fact?
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More than 20 prime ministers have served Canada over its more than 150-year history. Think you can tell who they are by one fact only? Give it a try, and see how well you know the leaders of the country!
The American Civil War Timeline Quiz: What Happened First?
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If it has been a while since your last American history class, then you might have some trouble knowing which Civil War event came first. Take this quiz and see if you can put this four-year bloody conflict in order.
Why Not All Insurrections in the U.S. Are the Same
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For enslaved Americans, insurrection was often the only path to freedom. Are we misusing the term today?
Lewis and Clark Pictures
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Lewis and Clark pictures show you scenes from the Corps of Discovery's journey West. Check out pictures of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
Bill of Rights Quiz
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How much do you know about the civil liberties of U.S. citizens? Don't plead the Fifth — take this quiz to find out.
How Terrorism Works
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Terrorism targets civilians and uses fear to achieve an objective. Learn how governments and guerrillas practice terrorism.