As the dictator of the Soviet Union from the late 1920s until his death in 1953, Joseph Stalin established an iron grip over the USSR
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On August 6, 1945, the United States Air Force dropped the first ever atomic bomb used in military combat on Hiroshima, Japan. Nicknamed “Little Boy”,
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When the Confederate States of America was formed by secessionist southern states starting in February 1861, Jefferson Davis was selected as the new nation’s first
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The Battle of Gettysburg – The Longest Battle of the Civil War
The Battle of Gettysburg was the longest battle of the American Civil War, lasting three full days from July 1-3, 1863. Fought in southern Pennsylvania,
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What Led to the American Revolution?
The American Revolution represents one of the most important events in modern history, marking the official beginning of the United States of America. But what
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The Mayflower – The Ship That Transported the Pilgrims to America
When the Pilgrims left England in 1620 to establish a settlement in the New World, they crossed the Atlantic aboard a small merchant ship called
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George Washington – The First President of the United States
When the United States of America was officially established with the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1788, there was no question who would lead
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The First Permanent English Colony in North America
The establishment of permanent settlements in North America was a crucial development in England’s colonization of the New World. But what was the name of
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The Secrets of Egyptian Mythology
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A Comprehensive Guide to AP U.S. History Multiple Choice Questions
The Advanced Placement U.S. History Exam (APUSH Exam), organized by the College Board, is a significant part of the high school curriculum in the United
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