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National Civil War Student Challenge

National Civil War Student Challenge

In April 2011, award-winning cable network HISTORY and global education company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) are commemorating the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War by inviting all U.S. high school students to participate in a national trivia contest—the National Civil War Student Challenge. This academic competition gives students a chance to showcase their knowledge of one of the most pivotal events in American history and qualify to win up to $15,000 in college scholarships.

In addition, any teacher whose student qualifies for the final round of competition and who proctors the fina