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How Much Do You Know About Texas History?
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From the arrival of the Spanish to statehood, Texas has a rich history. Take this quiz to test your knowledge and find out just how well you know Texas.
How Much Do You Know About Texas?
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The stars at night are big and bright there, but what else do you know about Texas? Take a trip to the second-largest state in the U.S., and put your knowledge to the test! How well do you think you'll do?
How Well Do You Know the Small Towns of Texas?
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Forget what you've heard — not everything is bigger in Texas! These small towns prove that the state has plenty to offer outside the big cities, from southern charm to international influence. Oh, and there's also dinosaurs ...
These 6 U.S. States Once Declared Themselves Independent Nations
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Many states (or territories) that are now part of the U.S.A. were once independent, even if not recognized as such by other countries. We'll look at some of them.
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.
Are You a U.S. War History Expert?
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The USA has a storied military history, but how much do you know about their many conflicts and those involved in them? Is your knowledge that of a Private, or are you worthy of being a General of the Armies? Get ready to take the battlefield against our U.S. war history quiz to find out.
The Mexican-American War Is the Bloodiest Foreign War the U.S. Has Fought
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This war fought between the U.S. and its neighbor to the south is one of the bloodiest in America's history. So why is it so often forgotten?
How Do New States Become Part of the U.S.?
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Candidates for the "51st state" include Puerto Rico, Guam and Washington, D.C. How likely is this to happen for any of them, and how did the U.S. get the 50 it already has?
Can You Pass This Mexican History Quiz?
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Mexico is a colorful nation with a complicated and violent history. The region has seen the rise and fall of empires and political dynasties spanning centuries. What do you really know about Mexican history?
If You Know These 35 Texas Things, You're Probably a True Texan!
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All your exes might be from Texas, but they also have a unique way of interacting with the world. If you think you know all there is to know about the Lone Star state, prove it.