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Learn about the founding fathers and the parts of the U.S. Constitution. Also, learn how the country began westward expansion.
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The California Gold Rush Trivia Quiz | History In A Nutshell

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The California Gold Rush Trivia Quiz | History In A Nutshell
This quiz tests your knowledge on one of the most significant chapters in western expansion in the U.S. – The California Gold Rush! The Discovery of gold in the late 1840’s transformed California into...
Who Was Sacagawea? | History In A Nutshell

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Who Was Sacagawea? | History In A Nutshell
Note for educators regarding Sacagawea: According to scholars, the pronunciation of Sacagawea as Sak-a-JA-wee-ah is incorrect. The more historically correct way to pronounce her name is with a hard G-...
Who Was Watkuweis? | History In A Nutshell

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Who Was Watkuweis? | History In A Nutshell
In September 1805, the starving, freezing and exhausted members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition had survived the brutal crossing of the Bitterroot Mountains. Upon arrival on the other side, the...
The Mexican American War Trivia Quiz | History In A Nutshell

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The Mexican American War Trivia Quiz | History In A Nutshell
This quiz tests your knowledge on a not often discussed conflict in American history – The Mexican-American War. This war remains a source of controversy due to how the U.S. acquired Mexico’s northern...
The Mexican American War Photo Gallery | History In A Nutshell The Mexican American War | History In A Nutshell

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The Mexican American War | History In A Nutshell
President James K. Polk desired to achieve his vision of "Manifest Destiny," and sought to acquire Mexico's northern territories. Mexico had no desire to sell Alta California and Nuevo Mexico to Pres...