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Can You Pass This Naval Battles Quiz?
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On land, the perils of war are already high, but when the battles take to the sea, the risks increase substantially as nature becomes a much more domineering force. Take this quiz and see how much you know about these deadly naval battles.
Charles I of England Quiz
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Charles might've "bowed his comely head/down, as upon a bed" in death, but a lot happened before he got there. Test your knowledge of Charles' early years, political frustrations, fight and flight in this quiz.
A Pirate Quiz for Ye Trivia-Lubbers!
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Avast, ye scallywags! Prepare to put yer piratical knowledge to the test with this HowStuffWorks Quiz.
Bussa's Rebellion and the 200-year Fight to End British Rule in Barbados
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The struggle to sever colonial ties with the British has been going on for nearly 400 years in Barbados. On Nov. 30, 2021, the island officially became a republic, installing Dame Sandra Mason as its first president.
Gregor MacGregor's Swindle: The Country That Never Existed
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Gregor MacGregor was a Scotsman who swindled hundreds of people in a land scheme in the early 1800s. HowStuffWorks looks at the incredible story.
How Cruise Missiles Work
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A fascinating article that describes how cruise missiles work and explores some of their advanced technology!
Can You Identify These Pirates of the Caribbean Characters?
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There are so many characters from this 5-movie series that it can be difficult to remember who is who. Take this quiz if you would like to find out how well you remember them!
United States Enacts the Lend-Lease Bill: January 1941-June 1941
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This World War II timeline highlights important dates from January 1941 to June 1941. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion.
The Falkland Islands War Quiz
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How much do you know about this brief — but especially fierce — war for control of the Falkland Islands? Test your mettle with this quiz and see if you have what it takes to defeat this quiz!
Ridiculous History: Breadfruit, the Bounty and the Birth of Globalization
HowStuffWorks looks at the story of how Lt. Bligh and his breadfruit expedition not only spawned a famous mutiny but also the start of global trade.