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Feb 3 2011

How emigrants traveled from Pennsylvania to Illinois in 1830.

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Feb 2 2011

Is it April 15 already? Discussing the recent past in context.

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Feb 1 2011

George Washington's military career and reputation were not pure successes [...] »

Jan 28 2011

Of all the discoveries and developments that occurred in the 19th century, [...] »

Jan 27 2011

What we know and what we don't about the origin of the famous line in [...] »

Jan 26 2011

Common misconceptions of the classification of civilization are debunked. [...] »

Jan 21 2011

How political cartoons illustrate international events and the artists [...] »

Jan 15 2011

The obstacles and restraints on disposing of one's human "property."

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Jan 12 2011

Segregation and equality in America was a case of double standards.

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Dec 23 2010

The Constitution states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an [...] »