Winds whipped dark clouds of dust across the dry, open croplands of the Great Plains. How did this tragedy begin and what took the country through the worst of this extreme drought in the… More →
Fall 2023
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Fall 2023
The Great Depression
The Great Depression plunged the United States into years of uncertainty that challenged the whole country. Discover the causes of the depression, how the people of the world were impacted,… More →
The United States is steeped in rich history and continues to evolve today. In the United States Encyclopedias series, readers will learn about the history of the US government and how it… More →
Fall 2023
The Revolutionary War
American colonists were sick of following the rules of a government across the ocean. So, they fought back in the Revolutionary War. Learn about the war that changed history with… More →
The United States is steeped in rich history and continues to evolve today. In the United States Encyclopedias series, readers will learn about the history of the US government and how it… More →
Most people have heard about Harriet Tubman helping enslaved people emancipate themselves. But there were many others who helped enslaved people gain their freedom through the Underground… More →
Fall 2023
What Happened at Fort Sumter?
In 1861, the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter marked the beginning of the American Civil War. Union troops surrendered after 36 hours of fierce battle. The controversial election of Abraham… More →
Fall 2023
What Happened at Lexington and Concord?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord are often referred to as the beginning of the American Revolution in April 1777. However, the towns were also the location of key events both before and… More →