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How Human Rights Organizations Work
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Human rights organizations are a necessary evil. Learn all about human rights organizations at HowStuffWorks.
Why Frederick Douglass Was the Father of the Civil Rights Movement
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Frederick Douglass spent the first 15 years of his life as a slave but rose to become a famous orator and abolitionist.
Can You Pass This High School U.S. History Test Without Googling?
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Since earning its independence from Britain in the American Revolution, the United States has been a part of — and made — many big moments in history. Do you think you could pass this high-school level U.S. history quiz?
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?
How Manifest Destiny Stretched the U.S. From Sea to Shining Sea
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President James Polk put the philosophy of Manifest Destiny into action. HowStuffWorks looks at the ideology that helped create the United States.
7 Key Questions in the U.S. Slavery Reparations Debate
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HowStuffWorks looks at the issue of paying reparations for slavery, including the case for and against, as well as how would the amount be decided.
5 Fascinating Stories of Abolitionists Past and Present
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One was an enslaved man turned best-selling writer; another was a wealthy pottery maker whose company is well-known even today. Here are five amazing stories of abolitionists.
Quiz: How much do you know about human trafficking?
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Men, women and children around the world have become the victims of human trafficking. They're forced to labor in sweatshops, mines, fields or homes, or they're pushed into prostitution on the street and in brothels. Are you informed about this terrible crime?
The Ultimate Civil War Quiz
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War! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing. Although, I wouldn't say "nothing" about the Civil War, as it did accomplish some things and made its mark in America history books. Think you know it all? Take this quiz to find out!
Can You Score 24/30 on This Difficult American History Quiz?
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Since the 1770s, America has been making history like no other country on Earth. From revolutions to territorial expansion to cultural chaos, the United States has had it all. What do you really know about American history?