Here's a map to show you when states were added to the Union. It also shows territories and when they were acquired.

BBC News presents a general overview of the United Arab Emirates which is a federation of seven states. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key...

This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia gives some background history to the creation of the Bill of Rights and contains a transcription of the first 10 amendments to the Constitution in their original form.

This online exhibition offers many personal contributions by those who have been affected by civil rights issues in the United States. Learn about Emmett Till, Medgar Evers, bus segregation and the Birmingham church bombing. Includes...

A map from 1919 showing the mean center of population of the United States, calculated at each census from 1790 to 1900. The map illustrates the westward expansion of territory and migration during the period. "The center of population...

George III (1760-1815). The first two Hanoverian kings were ignorant of English politics and obliged to rely on their ministers. Moreover, they cared more for Hanover than for England. But George II had English ideas. He was born and...

A map of the United States showing the results of the 1876 presidential campaign, one of the most disputed and intense elections in American history. The map is color-coded to show the states carried by the Republicans (Rutherford Hays),...

Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of the song American flag. Links to related sites are available.

This military history essay describes the landing of the United States Army during the Normandy Invasion of June 6, 1944.

This military history essay describes the landing of the United States Army during the Normandy Invasion of June 6, 1944.

This military history essay describes the landing of the United States Army during the Normandy Invasion of June 6, 1944.

This article from Eye Witness to History details the circumstances of the death of George Washington, the first president of the United States. There are quotes from several people in attendance.

This article from Eye Witness to History details the circumstances of the death of George Washington, the first president of the United States. There are quotes from several people in attendance.

Use this site to learn the history of the controversial creation of the atomic bomb in the United States. Sound clips from National Public Radio and a photo gallery help to give you a first hand experience of the making of the atomic bomb.

A six-part series from NPR provides an easy-to-understand history of the relations between the Middle East and the Western world. Beginning with the Crusades, the series takes us through the rise of the Ottoman Empire, European...

BBC News presents a general overview of the United Arab Emirates which is a federation of seven states. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key...

A map of the Laurentide era glacial Lake Agassiz in the present day region of the northern United States and southern Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. The lake was present during the last glacial period, and covers an area larger...

This military history essay describes the landing of the United States Army during the Normandy Invasion of June 6, 1944.

This military history essay describes the landing of the United States Army during the Normandy Invasion of June 6, 1944.

This military history essay describes the landing of the United States Army during the Normandy Invasion of June 6, 1944.

This military history essay describes the landing of the United States Army during the Normandy Invasion of June 6, 1944.

This military history essay describes the landing of the United States Army during the Normandy Invasion of June 6, 1944.

This military history essay describes the landing of the United States Army during the Normandy Invasion of June 6, 1944.

This military history essay describes the landing of the United States Army during the Normandy Invasion of June 6, 1944.