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May 3, 2024 · This pictorial map by prominent African-American artist and designer, Louise E. Jefferson, reflects a genre of maps published in the United States in the twentieth century. The map identifies prominent Native American individuals, places, and occupations, as well as notes several events pertaining to American Indian history.
1 day ago · The colonial history of the United States covers the period of European colonization of North America from the early 16th century until the incorporation of the Thirteen Colonies into the United States after the Revolutionary War. In the late 16th century, England, France, Spain, and the Dutch Republic launched major colonization expeditions in ...
May 5, 2024 · Carey and Lea extended this concept to the U.S. states and the countries of Latin America. Fielding Lucas drew this and several other maps in this volume. He published his own American Atlas in 1822 that only included the maps without the text material.
May 4, 2024 · Quick Tips for using this 1958 Historical New Mexico Counties Map tool. There are four ways to get started using this Historical U.S. Counties map tool. Type any PRESENT-day place or address in the “Search places” box above the map and choose the one you want from the auto-complete list. Click the map to see the historical county name for ...
Apr 18, 2024 · The Literal Translation of Every U.S. State Name and Each State’s Capital City. Some names cross borders. The state of Kansas and Kansas City, MO, are both named after the Kansas River. The river is, in turn, named after the Kanza tribe, and Kanza translates as “People of the Southwind.”. There’s also a lesser-known Kansas City that is ...
Apr 18, 2024 · A digital library of primary sources in American social history from the antebellum period through reconstruction. Particularly strong in education, psychology, American history, sociology, religion, and science and technology. Circa 10,000 books and 50,000 journal articles with 19th century imprints.
Apr 28, 2024 · The names of the states in the United States have various origins. Some state names originate from Native American languages, while others are derived from European explorers or historical figures. For example, the name California is believed to come from an imaginary island described in a Spanish romance novel, while Texas has its roots in a ...
