Overview New York is a state located in the northeastern United States. It is one of the original thirteen colonies and played a central role in the political, economic, and cultural development of the nation. The state’s largest city, New York City, is the most populous city in the United States and a global center […]
The Great Depression (1929–1939) was the most severe and longest-lasting economic downturn in the history of the industrialized world. It began in the United States but quickly spread across the globe, fundamentally altering the relationship between citizens and their governments. 📉🌍 📉 Causes and the “Great Crash” While many associate the start of the Depression
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The American Civil War (1861–1865) was a pivotal conflict in United States history, fought between the Northern states (Union) and the Southern states (Confederacy) over issues including slavery, states’ rights, and political sovereignty. The war resulted in the preservation of the Union, the abolition of slavery, and significant social, political, and economic transformation. Background 📜
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The Allegheny Mountains are a major subrange of the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States. They stretch approximately 500 miles from north-central Pennsylvania, through western Maryland and eastern West Virginia, down into southwestern Virginia. 🌲🗺️ Historically regarded as a formidable “wilderness barrier,” the Alleghenies played a critical role in the development of the United
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Western Pennsylvania is a distinct geographic and cultural region comprising the 23 to 33 counties (depending on the definition) located west of the Appalachian Divide. Historically the industrial heart of the United States, the region is characterized by its rugged plateau topography, three major river systems, and a complex transition from a “Steel City” legacy
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