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 →
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From mountains, forests, and deserts to the bustling cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco, there's a lot to see and do in California. This state lies in the West. California introduces the 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 →
In the northwestern United States, the summer of 1910 was the driest anyone had seen in a long time. The weather was extremely hot and windy. Crops everywhere were drying up. Then in August… More →
On March 18, 1925, the deadliest tornado in history tore a path of destruction more than 200 miles long across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. The giant tornado demolished several towns and… More →
In 1795, a mysterious human-made pit was discovered on Oak Island. People began digging into the pit to discover its secrets, but it was flooded by seawater and could no longer be explored.… More →
From exploring nature in the many state forests and parks to learning about northeastern American Indian history at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum, there's a lot to see and do in Connecticut. More →
