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The Emancipation Proclamation
In 1863, the United States was approaching the third year of devastating civil war, pitting the Union (northern states) against the Confederacy (the southern states). The major issue dividing the country was slavery. Abraham Lincoln … Read more
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How Will Tariffs Impact American Consumers?
Multiple rounds of tariffs may drive up prices for American consumers. A tariff is a tax placed on goods from other countries. The US government collects tariff money when goods arrive at a US port … Read more
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Don’t Sweat It!
Have you ever been playing outside on a hot day when you notice your face and hair are all wet? What happened? Don’t sweat it—it’s just sweat! You don’t even notice it is happening, but … Read more