Alaska is known as the last frontier. The state’s capital city, Juneau, has a rich history in native culture and gold mining. Today, the city thrives on tourism, but that wasn’t always Continue Reading
John Adams was the first vice president and the second president of the United States. He lived a very long life and enjoyed a close friendship with Thomas Jefferson, the third president. Continue Reading
Alaska was the 49th state to join the United States in 1959. About 15,000 years ago, Alaska was settled by people who followed herd animals across the Bering Land Bridge, which was Continue Reading
Montgomery, Alabama: The Early Years Montgomery, the capital city of Alabama, wasn’t always the bustling city it is today. It was once the home of Native Americans, and villages were spread out Continue Reading
George Washington was the first president of the United States. He was born in Virginia on February 22, 1732. At that time, there was no United States, and Virginia was a British Continue Reading
The Statue of Liberty is a sign that stands for freedom and the chance to build a new life for people around the world. In 1892, this symbol of hope shone bright Continue Reading
Alabama was the 22nd state to join the United States. It got the nickname “Heart of Dixie” because it is in the middle of a group of states in the deep South. Continue Reading
The Revolutionary War changed history in many ways. When the American colonies decided to fight for independence from Britain, people weren’t sure how the war would end. Many of those who fought Continue Reading
What is impeachment and how is it used? What happens when a president gets impeached? Impeachment is when Congress removes the US president from office. The word may sound common today, but Continue Reading
Have you ever made money doing chores at home or by setting up a lemonade stand in your neighborhood? Have you earned pocket money, or used a dollar bill in a store? Continue Reading