 United States of America — (yōō nī´tid stāts of ə mer´ikə) |
About The People
Did You Know...... According to the 2000 US Census nearly 30 percent of foreign-born residents of the United States are »» More
Fashion... Americans trend towards cleanliness in dress but may purposely wear tattered clothing to make a soci »» More
Socializing... Americans typically are open and frank and there are very few subjects they will not discuss. Those »» More
Family... A generation ago, the American family was the basic unit of society. Today about 25% of the families »» More
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Statistics
Capital Cities... Washington, DC »» History of Washington, DC
Population: 301,139,947
GDP: $13,860,000,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 9,631,418 (sq km) 3,718,690 (sq mi)
Currency: US dollar
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United States of America History
The first Indian group to build mounds in what is now the United States are often called the Adenans. They began constructing earthen burial sites and fortifications around 600 B.C. Some mounds from that era are in the shape of birds or serpents, andprobably served religious purposes not yet fully understood.
The Adenans appear to have been absorbed or displaced by various groups collectively known as Hopewellians. One of the most important centers of their culture was found in southern Ohio, where the remains of several thousand of these mounds still remain. Believed to be great traders, the Hopewellians used and exchanged tools and materials across a wide region of hundreds of kilometers. »» More |