Christopher Columbus found a new route to "Asia." Once Europe found out this was actually a whole "New World," other countries sent explorers out to claim land for their own country. England was one...
Slavery began in all the colonies almost as soon as people began to settle the country. At first, it was in every colony and was used to meet a labor shortage. The first 20 Africans were sold to...
There is no such thing. Although 4 of the 50 states (Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Virginia) are known as Commonwealths. They are still states. The United States has 50 states, 5...