Every state's nickname and where it comes from
Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every ...
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A New England Road Trip Itinerary [The Ultimate Fall Vacation]
There’s no better way to explore New England than on a road trip – the Fall foliage drapes over head, the rickety bridges of ...
A look at the history of some of New Jersey's oldest schools
Did you know that one of New Jersey's schools recently celebrated its 250th anniversary? A brief history of some of the state's oldest schools.
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When the Dutch Attacked the English and French Colonies in America and Reclaimed New York
In that article we dedicated to the tragic end of the Dutch Prime Minister and his brother in 1672, we explained that the Treaty of Dover, signed between Charles II of England ... and English colonies ...
Could Canada really become the 51st US state? Here's what it would take
Adding Canada would dramatically reshape presidential elections since it would instantly become the largest U.S. state. But ...
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The oldest public high school in Rhode Island is almost 200 years old. Here's where it is
As one of the original 13 colonies, Rhode Island is home to many ... of the first high school in Rhode Island. According to the New England Historical Society, Rhode Island's oldest high school ...
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The first elementary school in Rhode Island opened 300 years ago. Here's where it is
As one of the original 13 colonies, Rhode Island is home to many ... 300 years old this year and is the oldest schoolhouse in New England. While the building is no longer used as a school today ...
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The History of Slavery in the United States From Beginning to End
With the first 20 Africans brought to Virginia in 1619, the United States initiated a labor system characterized by extreme ...