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How emigrants traveled from Pennsylvania to Illinois in 1830.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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