It's a core founding document of the United States of America--but did you know that when news of it reached New York City in 1776, it started a riot? The Declaration of Independence changed… More →
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The president plays an important role in the United States--and with the role's many powers also come many responsibilities. Here, readers will learn about the job of the U.S. president and… More →
In the nation's capital and throughout the country, many important monuments honor important people and periods from the United States' history. The idea of visiting or learning more about… More →
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American Life in the 1930s
American Life in the 1930s takes a look at the major events that occurred throughout this decade and offers information on the demographics of the United States at the time. Readers will gain More →
Fall 2023
American Life in the 1940s
American Life in the 1940s takes a look at the major events that occurred throughout this decade and offers information on the demographics of the United States at the time. Readers will gain More →
Fall 2023
American Life in the 1950s
American Life in the 1950s takes a look at the major events that occurred throughout this decade and offers information on the demographics of the United States at the time. Readers will gain More →
Fall 2023
American Life in the 1960s
American Life in the 1960s takes a look at the major events that occurred throughout this decade and offers information on the demographics of the United States at the time. Readers will gain More →
Fall 2023
American Life in the 1970s
American Life in the 1970s takes a look at the major events that occurred throughout this decade and offers information on the demographics of the United States at the time. Readers will gain More →
Fall 2023
American Life in the 1980s
American Life in the 1980s takes a look at the major events that occurred throughout this decade and offers information on the demographics of the United States at the time. Readers will gain More →
Fall 2023
American Life in the 1990s
American Life in the 1990s takes a look at the major events that occurred throughout this decade and offers information on the demographics of the United States at the time. Readers will gain More →
Fall 2023
American Life in the 2000s
American Life in the 2000s takes a look at the major events that occurred throughout this decade and offers information on the demographics of the United States at the time. Readers will gain More →
The date is April 27, 1865. You are crammed onboard the steamboat Sultana with more than 2,000 passengers. Many of them are soldiers heading home after the Civil War. You're cruising on the… More →