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braingle.com /1 month ago

Trivia Quiz: Mixed History

Braingle's Daily Trivia Quiz for Aug 01, 2026 A History > United States Quiz : How much do you know about history, including turning points, geography, words, music, and the...

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nytimes.com /1 week ago

American History Quiz: Social Studies Lesson Plan

Can you drag and drop these 25 events into chronological order — before getting three wrong answers?

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thechive.com /3 weeks ago

Holy Sh*t History: The Prohibition

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bookriot.com /1 month ago

American History Books for Kids to Read as the U.S. Turns 250

Reflect on 250 years of U.S. history with these American history books for kids about the fight for liberty and justice for all.

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youtube.com /2 weeks ago

Nixon's War | Kent State Shootings 1 | U.S. History

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thefederalist.com /1 month ago

Revolutionary America Documentary Helps Americans Understand Our Great Inheritance

Don’t miss the chance to reconnect with the essence of America’s legacy. Watch this documentary today.

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goodmenproject.com /1 month ago

Teaching in Interesting Times: America @ 250 in the Canadian Classroom

A Canadian historian explores teaching U.S. history during America’s 250th anniversary through student projects, debate, and critical reflection. The post Teaching in Interesting T...

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medium.com /1 month ago

Claiming the Hemisphere: The Monroe Doctrine & The Rise of Manifest Destiny

In December 1823, President James Monroe delivered a routine message to Congress containing a bold, unyielding ultimatum: the Americas…Continue reading on Medium »

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american-rails.com /5 days ago

Sep 4, Railroads By State: History, Maps & Firsts

All 50 U.S. state railroad histories—firsts, 1916 peak of 254,037 miles, today’s ~140,000-mile freight network. Directory of state guides from Alabama to Wyoming.

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johnlocke.org /1 day ago

Learning valuable lessons from American history

Thaddeus McCotter writes for American Greatness about the importance of studying lessons from the nation’s history. Once more in these trying times, Americans are compelled to reco...

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youtube.com /1 month ago

Stealing Your Taxes: Older Than You Think! | Biggest Presidential Scandals

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youtube.com /1 month ago

The Whiskey Ring: Ulysses S. Grant 3 | Presidential Corruption | U.S. History

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abc7.com /1 month ago

America 250: Watch history come to life on Independence Mall

From History Makers to musical performers, watch this illustration of America's 250th birthday unfold on Independence Mall.

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historyisnowmagazine.com /1 month ago

The Largest Slave Rebellion in US History: The Spirit of 1811 - Freedom or Slavery

The largest slave rebellion in US history took place in Louisiana in 1811. Here, Husain H. Roussel looks at the background, including the slave rebellion in Haiti, and what happene...

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columbian.com /1 month ago

U.S. patriotic songs offer history lessons

NEW YORK — The history of American patriotic songs offers a lesson about the different ways you can say you love your country.

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