Crimes and Disasters
Crises in American history, from the smallpox epidemic to the attacks on 9/11, have transformed lives and shaped society. Learn about some of the most catastrophic moments in American history with this collection.
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World's Worst Wildfires
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The Astor Place Riot of 1849
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The Worlds Worst Mining Disasters
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World's Worst Avalanches
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The Year Without a Summer Was a Bizarre Weather Disaster in 1816
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Duel Between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr
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Top 10 Deadliest U.S. Natural Disasters
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Notorious Bank Robbers in History
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Mount Tambora Was the Largest Volcanic Eruption of 19th Century
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The Cholera Epidemic of 1832
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Murder of Helen Jewett, Media Sensation of 1836
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The Great Blizzard of 1888
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New York's Great Fire of 1835
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The Sinking of the Steamship Arctic