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Part IV. A Landholder

When the Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia in 1787, Oliver Ellsworth represented Connecticut and took an active part in the proceedings. During debate on the Great Compromise,…

2017’s Best & Worst States for Teen Drivers

As summer rolls around, more and more teenagers will be obtaining their licenses and hitting the road. One of the main things parents worry about when their teens finally begin to drive is their…

NCAA Tournament (24 teams)

East Regional First Round Princeton 84, George Washington 67 St. Bonaventure 86, Rhode Island 76 Wake Forest 97, St. John's 74 Semifinals St. Joseph's-PA 72, Princeton 67…

NCAA Tournament (32 teams)

East RegionalFirst RoundDuke 63, Rhode Island 62Penn 92, St. Bonaventure 83Indiana 63, Furman 62Villanova 103, La Salle 97SemifinalsDuke 84, Penn 80Villanova 61, Indiana 60FinalDuke 90,…

The Declaration of Independence

On April 12, 1776, the legislature of North Carolina authorized its delegates to the Continental Congress to join with others in a declaration of separation from Great Britain; the first…

State Mottoes

Words to live by Read the following alphabetical list of the 50 states to discover each state's motto. Looking for each state's abbreviation or postal code? Keep our cheatsheet handy.  State…