The Columbian Exchange is the name given to the era in which livestock, agricultural products, and cultural influences moved between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Christopher Columbus’ first voyage to the Americas in 1492 is considered the start of the…
The term “American dream” is used in many ways, but it essentially is an idea that suggests that anyone in the US can succeed through hard work and has the potential to lead a happy, successful life. Many people have…
The Agricultural Adjustment Act is the name of a series of U.S. laws designed to assist struggling farmers by providing subsidies and quotas on farm production. It was created as part of the New Deal reforms initiated by Franklin D.…
A hanging chad refers to a small piece of paper intended to be punched from a larger sheet of paper, but still remaining attached. The term came into general public discourse during the 2000 United States (US) presidential election when…
Each year, the United States celebrates their decision to declare independence from Great Britain on 4 July. Independence Day, more commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a day of picnics, parties and patriotic displays in celebration of the…
Eye color might be a factor in the success of a US presidential candidate. Less than 17% of people in the United States have blue eyes, but all but six of the first 43 presidents are believed to have had…
There continues to be a great amount of debate over the origins of the word "Dixie" in connection with the American South. At least three major theories exist, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. A few facts concerning Dixie…
Beantown is another name for the American city of Boston, Massachusetts. During its early history, this town was famous for the production of molasses, some of which was used to make rum, but the majority was also often used in…
The Asian Exclusion Act was passed by the United States Congress in 1924 as part of the Immigration Act of 1924. It is an example of race-specific legislation designed to restrict people's freedom of movement based on their race and…
The three-fifths compromise was an agreement between Southern and Northern states reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 in Philadelphia, during which the basic framework of the United States was established. Under this compromise, only three-fifths of the slave population…