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One of the Most Unpopular First Ladies: Mary Todd Lincoln
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The First Woman Elected to Congress: Jeannette Rankin
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The Siege of Boston: The Start of the American Revolution
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Lucy Stone’s Hard Work and Determination Towards Women’s Suffrage
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How Alice Paul Campaigned for Women’s Suffrage
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Frances Hodgson Burnett’s Success as an Author
Frances Hodgson Burnett, an English-American author, was best known for her three children’s novels, Little Lord … Frances Hodgson Burnett’s Success as an AuthorRead more
Charles Cornwallis: The British General Known for Surrendering at Yorktown
Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis was an officer in the British Army, leading many generals in … Charles Cornwallis: The British General Known for Surrendering at YorktownRead more
Charlotte Brontë: Famed Novelist and Eldest of the Brontë Sisters
Of the three Brontë sisters who survived into adulthood, Charlotte Brontë was the oldest. Her most … Charlotte Brontë: Famed Novelist and Eldest of the Brontë SistersRead more
The First Woman Elected to the United States Senate: Hattie Caraway
The first woman ever elected to serve a full term as United States Senator was Hattie … The First Woman Elected to the United States Senate: Hattie CarawayRead more