Can you imagine a volcanic eruption equivalent to 1,600 times the size of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan? Well, it happened – right here in the United States! On March 27th, 1980, Mount St. Helens began a series of volcanic explosions that would eventually cause a massive eruption on May 18th, 1980.
What is the difference between our history studies and our á la carte projects? History studies are jam-packed with all sorts of hands-on goodies. An á la carte project is typically an individual project or small group of individual projects, which are also generally found inside of larger history studies.
There are many famous parks throughout the United States. Still, by far, the most well-renowned is Yellowstone National Park, located primarily in Wyoming, as well as parts of Montana and Idaho. With over 3 million visits per year, this park is considered to be the oldest and largest national park in the United States.
Over a century and a half ago, an important decision was made that affected the outcome of the American Civil War. On March 9, 1864, Ulysses S. Grant was commissioned by Abraham Lincoln as lieutenant-general and commander of all the Union armies.
Elections are part of the American way of life. From time immemorial, citizens of the United States have geared up and headed to the polls every November in order to vote on important issues, elect local representatives, and choose a national leader every fourth year.
