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President Lincoln’s Speeches & Proclamations

Abraham Lincoln, who served as the 16th President of the United States, is widely celebrated not just for his crucial

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History Holocaust

The Rise of Militarism and Dictators

Financial Crisis and the Fall of the Weimar Republic The 1930s saw a major downturn in the global economy, starting

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History Reconstruction

Compromises over Slavery and Statehood

In America’s history, the struggle over slavery and which states could allow it was a major issue. Congress had to

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History Holocaust

Perspectives on Appeasement

To really get what led to World War II, we need to look at the 1930s in Europe. That time

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Civil Rights History

The Montgomery Bus Boycott

The Montgomery Bus Boycott started in December 1955 and lasted more than a year. It was a key event in

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History Reconstruction

Comparing & Union and Confederacy

The American Civil War wasn’t just about big battles and famous leaders. It was really about the deep differences and

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History Reconstruction

Lead up to the Civil War

The time leading up to the Civil War in America was filled with disagreements, big events, and important people who

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Carpetbaggers & Scalawags of the Reconstruction Era

After the Civil War, the U.S. had to rebuild and decide on new political rules. This time, called the Reconstruction

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