The Time When Mormons Waged War Against the American Government
The mid-1800s was a time a rapid westward expansion in the US as settlers migrated en masse to seek their
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Top Ten Worst Cases of Wrongful Convictions in the US
The justice system is meant to protect the innocent and punish the guilty, at least on paper. Ulterior motives can
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The Road to World Power: The Spanish-American War
The Spanish-American War of 1898 was pivotal in launching the United States into recognition as a Great Power. Following the
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The Interesting Tale of Harmen Meyndertsz Van Den Bogaert
In 1626 Daniel Van Crieckenbeeck, a captain at Fort Orange on the Hudson River, disobeyed orders to stay out of
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Forgotten Crimes – The Amazon Rubber Boom
Part of The Forgotten Crimes Series The horrendous atrocities that were unleashed on the Indian people of the Amazon during
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She made of one the most important discovery in science and no one knows of her
Every child in high school is taught of Isaac Newton who discovered gravity, of Charles Darwin and evolution and of
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What if the Axis had won World War 2?
What if the Axis had won World War 2? – This is one of the most popular ‘What if’ scenarios
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The Top Ten Richest Americans In History
With its strong tradition of individualism and free-market competition, the U.S has produced some of the richest individuals in history.
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James Otis – The Forgotten Founding Father
When it comes to the American Revolution, such names as Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin are recognized the world over. Mention
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Infographic: Economies of Major Powers Compared – Past & Present
Power, as the US diplomat Charles Freeman noted, refers to “the capacity to direct the decisions and actions of others.”
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