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America 250 All-In-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Quick facts on Watergate, homegrown terrorism, immigration & the Bill of Rights. Your go-to US history cheat sheet for America's 250 years!
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Women's Suffrage: Fighting for the Right to Vote
After a long and hard-fought struggle, women finally earned the right to vote. Find out how the suffrage movement won their fight.
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The Final Events that Led To the American Revolution
Learn about the final events that led up to the American colonists fight for independence from Britain during the mid-1760s and early 1770s.
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First Ladies For Dummies Cheat Sheet
These events in the history of American first ladies shaped the evolving office of First Lady and the women themselves.
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U.S. Presidential Duties in Modern Times
Have you ever wondered how modern presidential duties differ from past leaders? Discover the presidential duties of modern-day leaders.
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The 10 Best Presidents
Are you curious about the great leaders of the United States? This list offers a starting point to uncovering the top ten U.S. Presidents.
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Scandals: Defining Donald Trump’s Presidency
Here's a brief look at the two primary scandals that have defined Trump's presidency. Take a look at the Russian and Ukraine scandals.
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The Controversial Style of Trump's Presidency
President Trump is no newcomer to controviersies. Take a look at the domestic and foreign controversies that have marked his leadership.
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The 10 Worst Presidents
Some presidents are inarguably worse than others. Take a look at this list of the ten worst presidents to see which leaders could have done better.
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U.S. Presidents For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Over the last 231 years, 44 presidents have dominated U.S. politics and history. Review important presidential dates and key events.
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Women in the American Revolution
Learn about the role that women played in the American Revolution by working at home for the cause as well as near the battle front.
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10 Unsung Heroes of the American Revolution
Discover 10 unsung heroes of the American Revolution. These ordinary Americans did extraordinary things during the American Revolution.
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The Aftereffects of the American Revolution
Learn about the conflicts that occurred between neighbors, Tories versus Whigs and Patriots versus Loyalists, as the American Revolution ramped up.
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Native Americans in the Revolutionary War
Learn about the role that Native Americans played in the American Revolution and how they were destined to lose no matter which side won.
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The Lack of Unity in Early American Colonies
Discover how the 13 original American colonies argued about unification and stayed to themselves prior to coming together for the American Revolution.
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Slavery and the American Revolution
Explore the irony of Americans, including slaves and slave owners, fighting for freedom from the British in the American Revolution.
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American History: The Plymouth Colony
Learn how the Plymouth Colony was founded and how the "pilgrims" drafted the Mayflower Compact to serve as the basis of their society.
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The Aftermath of the American Revolution
Discover what you can learn from the American Revolution, why it was successful, and how it has shaped many events in world history.
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The Bill of Rights: Amendments 1–10 of the U.S. Constitution
Ever wondered whether politicians are interpreting the First and Second Amendments correctly? Learn about the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
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American Revolution For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Learn about the enduring structure of government the U.S. founding fathers laid down, including the Constitution and the Electoral College.
