From 1619 on, not long after the first settlement, the need for colonial labor was bolstered by the importation of African captives. At first, like their poor English counterparts, the Africans ...

Around 1750, the British mainland American colonies had a population of approximately 1.5 million. In addition to settlers from Great Britain, a steady stream of German immigrants began to arrive ...

On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the fourth of July, also known as ...

This was literally true by the early 20th century when British colonies spanned the globe. After World War II, a victorious ...

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Al Jazeera looks at the US economy, demographics, geography and other indicators ahead of the November 5 elections.

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Seahawks Legend Michael Bennett raised the 12 Flag before the 2021 Week 13 game vs. the San Francisco 49ers on December 5 at Lumen Field. Seahawks Legend Michael Bennett raised the 12 Flag before ...

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Evan Rachel Wood and Nikki Reed star in Catherine Hardwicke's searing portrayal of teens gone bad. Wood plays Tracy, an impressionable student who befriends Evie (Reed), the coolest---and most ...

In a decisive victory, Trump wins a series of swing states, while his Republican Party also gains control of the Senate.