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link to Why Did John Wilkes Booth Assassinate Lincoln; a Peak Into the Mind of a Killer

Why Did John Wilkes Booth Assassinate Lincoln; a Peak Into the Mind of a Killer

Abraham Lincoln is America’s most famous martyr. His murderer believed that Lincoln was a tyrant who deserved to die. John Booth loved the South and felt the Confederacy had every right to...

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link to Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court Case: A Turning Point in Abortion Laws

Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court Case: A Turning Point in Abortion Laws

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court declared in Roe v. Wade that every individual has a constitutional right to make their own decision regarding abortion. However, in a shocking turn of events...

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link to The British Are Coming… With Taxes: 10 Acts That Incited Colonial Fury

The British Are Coming… With Taxes: 10 Acts That Incited Colonial Fury

The British winning the French and Indian War led to many problems with its American colonies. Western lands were closed to settlement. Colonists were upset about being taxed without representation....

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link to The Pros and Cons of Being A Conservative

The Pros and Cons of Being A Conservative

Many people hold strong beliefs as to how society should work and what role the government should play in forming that society. Political beliefs vary from “right” to “left”. When it comes to...

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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Embracing Liberalism

Political beliefs involve questions about how society should work, especially how the government should operate. Liberals support equality more than freedom and order (conservatives). They support...

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Pros and Cons of the Two-Party System

The United States has a two-party system. Two political parties usually govern the country. This has various benefits and disadvantages. A two-party system is simpler, promotes moderation, and helps...

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