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Ulysses S. Grant - The General Who Won the American Civil War
Ulysses S. Grant (1822-1885) was a Union general in the American Civil War and, later, the...
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Map of Spanish Conquest & Exploration in North America
This map illustrates the expansion of Spanish imperial power following the completion of the Reconquista...
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US Presidential Election of 1860 - The Election That Caused a Civil War
The election of 1860 was one of the most pivotal moments in the political history...
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War of 1812
The War of 1812 (1812-1815), referred to by some contemporaries as the Second American Revolution, was fought between the United States...
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Aztec Sacrifice - How the Aztecs Kept Their Gods Happy
The religion of the Aztec civilization which flourished in ancient Mesoamerica (1345-1521 CE) has...
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Twelve Famous Native American Women
Native American women are traditionally held in high regard among the diverse nations, whether a given people...
