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Why Isn't Washington, D.C. Already a State?
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The residents of the U.S. capital pay taxes and serve in the armed forces but have no voting representation in Congress. Many Democrats want to change that.
What's the Meaning of the 'Don't Tread on Me' Flag?
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The "Don't Tread on Me" flag has its roots in America's Revolutionary War but has become a right-wing symbol in the 21st century. What does it really mean?
From Alabama to Wyoming, Can You Name Every Capital?
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Are you smarter than a sixth-grade geography student? If you can name all 50 state capitals, you will have earned yourself a gold star! Do you think you can do it, or has it been too long since you tried? See how well you do!
Railroads During the Depression
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Railroads struggled during the Great Depression, as did the rest of the nation. Read about railroads of the Depression era and the New Deal.
How Well Do You Know the U.S. Constitution?
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Nothing less than the blueprint for the American government, the Constitution is an important part of history classes and citizenship tests (and the occasional quiz show!) How well do you know this vital document? Show off your savvy now with our quiz!
What Is a Constitutional Crisis?
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We've been hearing the words constitutional crisis a lot lately. But what is one, really? HowStuffWorks explains what is and what isn't one.
How Lobbying Works
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Do you know How Lobbying Works? Keep reading to find out How Lobbying Works and explore more about campaigning!
Can You Guess Which of These Two American Cities Is Furthest North?
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From Florida to Maine or California to Alaska, the United States is a vast country with plenty of interesting cities to explore. But do you know which cities are located north or south of others? Take a trip through this quiz to find out!
Do You Know if These Landmarks Are in the North or the South?
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Before Americans decided to manifest their destiny and expand west, the entire country was divided between the North and the South. Can you look at these landmarks and tell us whether they're in the North or the South?
Explorer Daniel Boone Blazed a Trail to the American West
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Forget the coonskin cap. Daniel Boone didn't wear one. But he did inspire a TV show, live with (and fight) Indians and help establish Kentucky as the 14th colony.