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The Saltwater Underground Railroad Moved Slaves From Florida to Freedom
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The Saltwater Underground Railroad was a coastal escape route followed by slaves from the American South into the British-controlled Bahamas.
You Know These 7 Supreme Court Cases by Name, But What Did They Decide?
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Some Supreme Court cases are so well-known they're often referred to by their case names, like Roe v. Wade. But what were the cases really about, and what did they decide?
Can You Fill In the Blanks for This US Constitution Quiz?
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The U.S. is a nation built on rights and ideals and ruled by laws, not kings. These immortal elements of America are described in the Constitution of The United States, the document that forms the foundation of the U.S. How well do you know it?
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?
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.
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!
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.
How Juneteenth Became Black Independence Day
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Though it's been around for more than 150 years, Juneteenth was still a mystery to many. But now, it's the newest federal holiday in the U.S.A.
How Human Trafficking Works
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Why is so much money made from human trafficking? How did it start and how can it be stopped? Read about human trafficking at HowStuffWorks.