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United States (History)
American Revolution, event that established the United States
Civil War, event that ended slavery in the United States
Colonies that became the United States
Expansion westward of the United States
George Washington, first president of the United States
Growth of business and economy in the United States
major periods in U.S. history
terrorism
United States (History)
United States (History)
United States (History)
colonization and settlement
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United States (Geography)
United States (Government)
United States (Overview)
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American Revolution and colonial resistance
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expansion west
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federalist period
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founding of the U.S.
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Great Depression
historians by nationality
historical events (tables)
historical writings
history museums, memorials, and historic sites
history of U.S. states and regions
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1986: Texas
Declining oil and agriculture prices in 1986 hurt Texas badly, with the economic crisis turning into a budget crisis for the state and many of its cities. Only after two special sessions did the legislature finally produce a plan to keep the state solvent.
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