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We’re Off to See The Wizard of Oz (The Land of Oz, Beech Mountain, North Carolina)

It is said you can never go home again, but in Beech Mountain, North Carolina, that’s not exactly true. Most everyone knows the story, but for those who don’t, here’s the abridged version: It’s 1939 and Dorothy Gale, and her loyal dog Toto, live with her Auntie Em and Uncle Henry on a large farm in …

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The Causes of the American Civil War and the End of Slavery

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In this article, we will cover the causes of the American Civil War. The system of slavery in the United States began in Virginia in 1619. By the late 18th and early 20th centuries, many parts of the United States had states. On the other hand, slavery continued to grow and thrive in the plantation …

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