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Texas

From its legendary battle for independence at the Alamo to its modern status as a leader in oil, tech and space exploration, Texas has a rich history. The second‑largest state in the U.S. by both area and population, the Lone Star State was admitted to the Union on December 29, 1845, becoming the nation’s 28th state.

Wyoming

Wyoming became the 44th state to join the union in 1890. The first U.S. territory to allow women to vote, Wyoming has the smallest population of all the states.

Hundred Years’ War

The Hundred Years’ War was intermittently fought by France and England from 1337 to 1453 over territorial disputes and competing claims to the French throne.

West Virginia

Early Inhabitants and European Exploration The area now known as West Virginia has been inhabited for at least 12,000 years, with evidence of Paleo‑Indians, followed by the mound‑building Adena, Hopewell and Fort Ancient cultures. European exploration of present‑day West Virginia began in the mid‑17th century, with French and English traders establishing posts and the English […]