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How Well Do You Know the History of Ohio?
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From crooked rivers to United States presidents, Ohio has a storied history. If you're a true Ohioan, you'll know the answers to all of these. How many will you get right?
10 Little-known Facts About the Founding Fathers
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You may be able to name a few of the Founding Fathers of the United States. But you probably haven't heard these facts about the Founding Fathers.
The Battle for the 19th Amendment and Women's Right to Vote
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It's been 101 years since the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified. Why did it take so long for women to get the right to vote in the United States?
How the Emancipation Proclamation Worked
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While Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation didn't free the slaves, it was a crucial political move. Read about the Emancipation Proclamation.
Can You Correctly Answer These Easy, Medium and Hard U.S History Questions?
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For those who love history, U.S. history can be both fun and tricky. Are you an expert on U.S. history, though? Take this quiz with easy, medium and hard questions to find out!
Slavery Under Another Name: What Were the Black Codes?
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The Emancipation Proclamation may have signified the formal end of slavery. But the newly enacted Black Codes effectively re-enslaved thousands of Black people.
10 Weirdest Failed Constitutional Amendments
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Some strange proposals have been made for Constitutional amendments. Learn about the 10 weirdest failed Constitutional amendments at HowStuffWorks.
How Much Do You Know About the American Frontier?
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You'll grow ever so curious with each amazing fact you discover on this American expansion quiz. The sweet land of liberty went through some rough patches during its birth. Learn a few of the more sensational events that made America so splendid!
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.
How Human Rights Organizations Work
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Human rights organizations are a necessary evil. Learn all about human rights organizations at HowStuffWorks.