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An early crisis in the Cold War, known as the period of U.S.-Soviet tensions, from 1947 until the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, occurred in Korea, a country that had been divided at the end of the Second World War. In June 1950, the army of Communist North Korea invaded U.S.-supported South Korea. President Harry S. Truman committed American troops to defend South Korea, and the U.S. made up the largest part of a United Nations force in that country....
2) World War I
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The First World War began as a diplomatic crisis between Austria-Hungary and Serbia, following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in June 1914. It soon grew into a conflict that engaged all of the world's major powers. On one side was a group of nations known as the Central Powers, including Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire. They waged war against the Allied Powers, including France, Britain, Russia, Italy, and eventually...
3) The Cold War
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During the Second World War, the United States and the Soviet Union had worked together to defeat Nazi Germany. But in the years after the war ended, the former allies became bitter rivals. The two superpowers did not fight each other directly; instead, they tried to get other countries to support their political and economic systems. The Soviet Union supported the establishment of Communist governments that would answer to Soviet leaders. The United...
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In April 1775, a decade of simmering tension between the government of Great Britain and inhabitants of 13 colonies that Britain had established in North America erupted into a full-fledged conflict. On July 4, 1776, colonial representatives declared that the colonies would henceforth be independent of British rule. The Declaration of Independence was a landmark event in American history, but many hard years of fighting and sacrifice lay ahead before...
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The Southern states along the Gulf of Mexico have very different stories. Alabama, the "Heart of Dixie," was a key battleground in the Civil War, as well as during the African American civil rights movement one hundred years later. In Louisiana, Spanish, French, African, Caribbean, Cajun, and other influences blended together over centuries to create a unique and fascinating culture. Mississippi, in the Deep South, is the birthplace of a distinctive...
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The states of Great Lakes region have connected cultures and industries for most of American history. Illinois, a large and dynamic state, has produced numerous leaders in many fields, including presidents Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama. Minnesota, the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," is said to have been the stomping grounds of the legendary giant lumberjack Paul Bunyan. Wisconsin has the reputation of being one of America's most progressive states. This...
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The states of the Pacific Northwest region are considered by many people to be among the nicest places to live in the United States. While Idaho is known for its potatoes, producing more than 12 billion pounds of this vegetable each year, the state is also a leading producer of gemstones. Oregon is a state of remarkable geographic diversity, from desolate high deserts to lush rain forests. Washington is home to some of the highest mountains in the...
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Maine is a beautiful place, with dramatic scenery and an abundance of unspoiled land. Its cities are clean and safe and have a small-town feel. Residents of New Hampshire, the Granite state, pride themselves on their independence and self-reliance. This small state plays a large role in the politics of presidential elections every four years. Vermont was the first new state to join the U.S. after the thirteen original colonies gained independence...
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A large percentage of Americans live in the states of the Northeast, particularly New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. New Jersey is the nation's most densely populated state, with nearly 95 percent of its population living in urban areas. New York, the "Empire State," played an important role in the rise and growth of the United States and remains vital in global affairs. New York City is home to more people than any other American city. Some...
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