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John Brown's Failed Raid on Harper's Ferry Was a Major Impetus for the U.S. Civil War
The raid on Harper's Ferry amplified tensions between the North and South and intensified fear of slave rebellion. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
How the Civil Rights Movement Worked
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The civil rights movement fought racism against blacks that persisted in American society. Explore the civil rights movement and its leaders and legislation.
Why is Mesopotamia called the cradle of civilization?
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Mesopotamia was a region in the Middle East from which all of civilization developed. Learn about Mesopotamia and the birth of ancient civilization.
Why World War I Became the 'Forgotten War'
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The 100-year anniversary of the end of World War I offers up a second chance to learn from our mistakes. HowStuffWorks looks at what we need to know.
9 War Photographers and Their Images That Moved Millions
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Photographers have been risking their lives since the Civil War to bring back images from the front lines. Not just to document history, but to show the uncensored, gritty version of battle to those of us who never have to face danger.
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.
The Mexican-American War Is the Bloodiest Foreign War the U.S. Has Fought
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This war fought between the U.S. and its neighbor to the south is one of the bloodiest in America's history. So why is it so often forgotten?
Ernest Withers: Iconic Civil Rights Photographer — and FBI Informant?
Why did famed photographer Ernest Withers betray the civil rights movement he so lovingly documented?
Penn Center: A Little-known Haven of the Civil Rights Movement
The Penn Center was critical to the American civil rights movement. HowStuffWorks takes a look at this overlooked piece of history.
Buildup to World War II: January 1931-August 1939
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This World War II timeline highlights important dates during January 1931 to August 1939. Follow the events of World War II and the German invasion.