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All About the US Constitution: Informational Articles
Need a primer as you study the US Constitution? Bright Hub can help! Below you will find a collection of articles about the Constitution — all geared toward kids.By December 12, 2011
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Let Freedom Ring! An American History Timeline
Are you looking to brush up on your American history knowledge? What was the Revolutionary War? What did the Civil War do to change our country's way of thinking? Some of these topics are addressed in this guide along with other historical...By November 15, 2011
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How Well Do You Know Your Pearl Harbor Facts? Take This Quiz and Find Out
Think you know your World War II history? What about the battle that brought the United States into the war? Prove you're an expert by mastering this Pearl Harbor quiz.By November 15, 2011
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Arm Yourself for Battle with This American War History Quiz
Test your knowledge of the American Military and its history. These fifteen questions are from the start of the nation to the end of the Korean War.By September 15, 2011
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The Weaponry of Ancient Greece
Some of the weapons Ancient Greek's used, were quite common but some of their weapons were uniquely Greek; nonetheless, they were powerful and sophisticated.By August 31, 2011
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The Meaning and Importance of Privilege
Fat is good! In Medieval times and through the early 19th Century a fat man was a man of wealth. Wealth and excess are ingrained in our collective psyches as the epitome of privilege. Privilege extends to more than expensive toys, includes education...By August 30, 2011
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The Role of Canada In World War II
The words 'World War II' and the symbol WWII were coined in the United States; in Canada it is called the Second World War and that is how it is found in most of its history books. Canada's contribution to the war kept many Americans alive...By August 30, 2011
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What You Need to Know About the Battle of Bull Run
If you've been trying to make sense of this important early Civil War battle, you're not alone. For some of us, history can seem pretty obscure. But by reading this summary of the Battle of Bull Run, you can get a better handle of the event also...By August 15, 2011
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The Issue of Slavery During the Civil War
Slavery continued to be an issue even during the Civil War. It impacted the south in a variety of ways. During the four years of the war the south held staunchly to its agrarian institution and slavery was deeply ingrained in the mindset of the people...By August 14, 2011
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Stylus, Quill and Pen: The Short History on Writing Instruments
These days, when we want to handwrite something, we reach for a ballpoint pen, but it wasn't always so. There is a long history of writing with other kinds of tools before our writing instruments got as advanced as a pen with a supply of ink inside...By August 14, 2011