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Persian art and architecture

(Encyclopedia) Persian art and architecture, works of art and structures produced in the region of Asia traditionally known as Persia and now called Iran. Bounded by fierce mountains and deserts, the…

whaling

(Encyclopedia) whaling, the hunting of whales for the oil that can be rendered from their flesh, for meat, and for baleen (whalebone). Historically, whale oil was economically the most important.…

The Federalist Papers: Federalist No. 83

by AlexanderHamilton, JamesMadison and JohnJayFederalist No. 82Federalist No. 84Federalist No. 83 The Judiciary Continued in Relation to Trial by Jury To the People of the State of New…

Alabama

Alabama State Facts Organized as territory: March 3, 1817Entered Union: Dec. 14, 1819 (22nd State)Present constitution adopted: 1901 Fun Facts State abbreviation/Postal code: Ala./ALNickname:…

Idaho

  Idaho State Information Capital: Boise Official Name: State of Idaho Organized as a territory/republic: March 3, 1863 Entered Union (rank): July 3, 1890 (43rd state) Present constitution…

Montana

  Montana State Information Capital: Helena Official Name: Montana Entered Union (rank): November 8th, 1889 (41st state) Present constitution adopted: 1972 State abbreviation/Postal code: Mon/…

Ohio

Ohio State Information Capital: Columbus Official Name: State of Ohio Organized as a territory: May 7, 1788 (Northwest Territory) Entered Union (rank): March 1, 1803 (17th) Present constitution…

Italy Department of State Background

U.S. Department of State Background Note Italy Index: People and History Government Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Italy Relations PEOPLE AND HISTORYItaly is largely…