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The Northwest Ordinance
Because the Articles of Confederation, adopted by the states in 1781 as the country's first constitution, have often been considered a failure, it is all too easy to overlook the significant…State of the Union Address: Ulysses S. Grant (December 5, 1870)
Ulysses S. Grant (December 5, 1870) To the Senate and House of Representatives: A year of peace and general prosperity to this nation has passed since the last assembling of Congress. We have,…Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations in the United States
State Elevation(ft.)1Highest point Elevation(ft.)Lowest point Elevation(ft.)Alabama 500 Cheaha Mountain 2,405 Gulf of Mexico Sea levelAlaska 1,900 Mt. McKinley 20,320 Pacific Ocean Sea…The Largest States in the U.S. by Area
The United States of America is a country of immense geographical diversity, with a landscape that spans from snow-capped mountains to sun-kissed beaches, arid deserts to lush forests. The country's…Explorations
See also Explorers The following table lists important explorations of each of the world's continents, according to location name, date, and explorer name. Country or place Event Explorer…22 Lakes in Texas (Biggest, Best, and Why!)
Top of Page Source: iStockDid you know that the Lone Star State is home to more than 7,000 lakes? That’s right! Here are 22 of Texas’s most famous lakes, including the biggest, the best, and the most…Lewis & Clark: A the Heart of the Continent
by NoahBrooks To the Great Falls of the MissouriAt the Sources of the MissouriA the Heart of the Continent Captain Clark continued his observations up the long series of…A the Heart of the Continent
Chapter 10 Chapter 12 A the Heart of the Continent Captain Clark continued his observations up the long series of rapids and falls until he came to a group of three small…State of the Union Address: Ulysses S. Grant (December 1, 1873)
Ulysses S. Grant (December 1, 1873) To the Senate and House of Representatives: The year that has passed since the submission of my last message to Congress has, especially during the latter part of…Chicago, city, United States
(Encyclopedia) Chicago Chicago shĭkäˈgō, shĭkôˈgō [key], city (2020 pop. 2,746,388),…