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Hawaiian Statehood
Dec 12 2012
Hawaii became a U.S. territory in 1898. Why did it take more than 60 years for it become a state? [...] »
The Gaming Evolution
Oct 10 2012
From text-based to modern multiplayer interaction—even video games have history. [...] »
Families on the Farm
Oct 10 2012
What was life like for women and girls on late 19th- and early 20th-century farms? [...] »
On a Mission: Junípero Serra in New Spain
Oct 10 2012
Discover how missionary work impacted Native Americans. [...] »
Defining Dred Scott
Oct 10 2012
Who was Dred Scott, and what was the significance of his case? [...] »
The Origins of the Service Flag
Aug 8 2012
Discover what the symbols on these flags stand for. [...] »
Decisive Battles in the War of Independence
Aug 8 2012
What were the most important battles of the American Revolution? [...] »
Whites of Their Eyes
Jul 7 2012
Who said, "Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes?" [...] »
Introducing Taxation
Jul 7 2012
Taxes are a part of our everyday life. But was this always true in the United States? [...] »
You Must Be This Old to Govern
Jul 7 2012
25, 30, 35. We all know these ages are part of the requirements for elected representatives, but where did they come from? [...] »
