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American literature

(Encyclopedia) American literature, literature in English produced in what is now the United States of America. The years immediately after World War I brought a highly vocal rebellion against…

Mexican-American War

1846-48U.S. troops engaged: 78,718American battle deaths: 1,733The U.S. fought against Mexico over Texas and California.The war was fought in the name of “manifest destiny,” the belief that the…

Spanish-American War

1898U.S. troops engaged: 306,760American battle deaths: 385Spain declared war on the U.S. because the U.S. supported Cuba's wish to be independent of Spanish rule.The Spanish military forced Cubans…

Women in American Religion

Even though it is only recently that women have been permitted to hold official roles in many religions, they have always been central to American religious life.…

History of the American Flag

According to popular legend, the first American flag was made by Betsy Ross, a Philadelphia seamstress who was acquainted with George Washington, leader of the Continental Army, and other…

Super-sized Americans

Many Americans eat too much and don’t exercise enough. If you have a hard time believing that, look around. About 16% of kids ages 12 to 19 are obese and 30% are overweight. As for adults, 31% are…

American Music Timeline

American Music TimelinePart I: Colonial Musicby David Johnson   1640 1700 1775 1776 Next: 1800s     1640 The Bay Psalm Book, Cambridge, Massachusetts, first book…

American Music Awards

35th Annual American Music Awards The 35th Annual American Music Awards were presented on November 18, 2007. POP/ROCK…

Americans with Disabilites Act

The Question: I was recently told that I qualified at my job under the Americans with Disablity Act and that my employer was required to "accomodate" me at my job. Where can I…

First American Cremation

The Question: Who was the first person to be cremated in the U.S.? The Answer: While cremation goes back to ancient times, the cremation of…