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What was Life Like During the Colonial Period?

Life during the colonial period would have been vastly different than life as we know it today. Many of the modern conveniences that we rely on were not present and were a long ways from even being invented. To truly imagine how life would have been, you have to take a step back and put [...]

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Benjamin Franklin’s Major Contributions to the United States

Benjamin Franklin is an important figure in American History, and a person just about every American is familiar with. Most people recognize him as the face of a hundred dollar bill or remember the elementary school lesson of his kite in a storm discovering electricity. But Benjamin Franklin’s contributions span across a variety of fields. [...]

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Top Ten Events that Changed United States History

All historical events change the course of the country in one way or the other. Below are listed ten of the most important. In 1803, in what was known as The Louisiana Purchase the United States purchased 828,800 square miles of land from France for $12,000 doubling the size of the U.S. The California Gold [...]

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What was the Real Story Behind Lincoln’s Assassination?

If you are just learning how to surf or if you are thinking about surfing, one of the first things you will have to do is find a surfboard that will fit your needs. Just like the waves in the ocean, no two people are alike. So different people will need a different board. In [...]

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