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John Quincy Adams and John Adams: The First U.S. Political Family Dynasty
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What did these two U.S. presidents, who were also father and son, have in common beyond their first and last names?
How the Articles of Confederation Paved the Way for the U.S. Constitution
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The Articles of Confederation were the precursor to the U.S. Constitution. HowStuffWorks looks at how they paved the way for the U.S. system of government.
Ridiculous History: Bears, Raccoons — and Alligators? — in the White House
Rebecca the Raccoon. Josiah the Badger. Many U.S. presidents have had pets, but they haven't all been cats and dogs. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
How the Great Compromise Saved a Fledgling United States
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Without the Great Compromise, the U.S. might not have become a nation. The divisions between big and small states could have been too much to overcome.
Bacon's Rebellion: America's First Armed Insurrection
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Nathaniel Bacon led an armed rebellion in 17th century Colonial America against Gov. William Berkeley. The rebellion was brief but its ramifications changed the course of American history.
The Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe
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Edgar Allan Poe was the master of the macabre, but the story of his life and mysterious death is as fascinating as his most suspenseful work of fiction.
The War of 1812: The White House Burns and 'The Star-Spangled Banner' Is Born
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The War of 1812 ended in a stalemate, which enabled the U.S. to escape defeat and grow into a world power. HowStuffWorks looks at this forgotten war.
5 Massacres Where Almost Nobody Died
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A massacre doesn't have to mean that thousands of people were killed. HowStuffWorks presents five massacres where almost nobody died.
Top 5 Marie Antoinette Scandals
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Marie Antoinette courted controversy during her life and even her death. Peek into five of the Marie Antoinette scandals, from fashion to flirting to finance.
10 of History's Most Notorious Traitors
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Can you name 10 of history's most notorious traitors? Find out 10 of history's most notorious traitors at HowStuffWorks.