Missouri, the “Show Me State,” was named after the tribe Missouris. The first European explorers showed up in 1673 when Father Jacques Marguette and Louis Joliet visited and provided the first written accounts of the area. It would be nearly… Read More
The American Civil War officially began on April 12, 1861. The first shots were fired in South Carolina as the Confederacy took Fort Sumpter. The South won many of the early battles but ultimately lost the war. That’s why the… Read More
The Milky Way galaxy is estimated to be about 100,000 lightyears across and 12 billion years old. Think that’s big? The observable universe is 93 billion light-years across and 13.8 billion years old. Our galaxy and universe are vast. So, why would… Read More
Police officers carry a lot of power and wide freedom on how to use it. They often decide whether to start investigations and how those investigations proceed. When it comes to using force, the police also have a wide range… Read More
Frederick Douglass was an escaped slave who became an antislavery activist. In 1866, he wrote an essay for The Atlantic on the benefits of rebellion: “There is cause to be thankful even for rebellion. It is an impressive teacher, though a… Read More
Liberty Nation GenZ believes in educating young Americans about the U.S. and its Constitution. This high school lesson plan can be used in the classroom or the home, and adapted to a range of student abilities. Objectives Students will be able to describe… Read More
Venezuela, the nation located at the northern tip of South America, has a long history of military takeovers and economic and political restarts. Long before it turned into a humanitarian crisis, Venezuela was a reasonably wealthy country due to its… Read More
There are few countries more mysterious today than North Korea. This secluded dictatorship has isolated itself from the rest of the world, suffering from famine and poverty while it’s neighbor, South Korea, is wealthy and modern. Preferring to exert its… Read More
The idea of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) is becoming more and more popular, especially in the hard times of the Coronavirus. Millions of people have suddenly lost their jobs and may be wondering how to support themselves. Governments are… Read More
The bald eagle is a majestic bird and a fierce predator. On June 20, 1782, it was chosen to be the emblem for the official seal of the United States. The bird’s name is a bit deceptive since it has… Read More
The Coronavirus has had one positive impact: It has made everyone more aware of the importance of hygiene in preventing diseases. Throughout history there have been different notions on personal cleanliness. Centuries ago, people used to think that taking baths… Read More
Often called the Grand Old Party or the GOP, the Republican Party is one of two major political parties in the United States. It was founded in 1854 as a coalition of citizens in opposition to extending the practice of… Read More
