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List of U.S. States (alphabetical order)

An alphabetical list of the 50 states, each listing the abbreviations, capitals, and union date (date admitted to the union, or date the state ratified the constitution). Each state link contains a picture of the state itself and the state flag.
Alabama (AL)- Montgomery- 12/14/1819
Alaska (AK)- Juneau- 01/03/1959
Arizona (AZ)- Phoenix- 02/14/1912
Arkansas (AR)- Little Rock- 06/15/1836
California [...]

Rome

Europeans constantly referenced Rome as an ideal throughout the Middle Ages-perhaps in envy. There was almost a constant inferiority complex about the ideal of Rome.
Rome is many faceted as well.
     Some visions of Rome are that they were simultaneously brutal occupiers, but they brought peace, cultural, and institutional progress.

“The Pax Romana”-The [...]

America on the Eve of the Revolution

Identity:   
    Colonists who lived in America during the years leading up to the Revolution only called themselves ‘Americans’ in the sense that they lived on the continent of North America. They considered themselves British first and foremost, their second identity was with their colony. This was their colonial identity. At the time of [...]

The American System of Large Numbers

Scientific notation (10³) is used as a means of listing the numbers for which we then list the name. The names listed are used by the U.S. and scientific community.

10^3                                                  Thousand
10^6                          [...]

A vengeful dog…….

  So, I can’t chew on myself, huh?? Fine!!

Funny Ducks

  When I was young we used to go ’skinny dipping,’ now I just ‘chunky dunk.’    

   Wouldn’t you know it…………..
Brain cells come and brain cells go, but FAT cells live forever.

For more Funny Ducks

Why did the Chicken cross the road?

   
Martha Stewart:
No one called to warn me which way that chicken was going. I had a standing order at the Farmer’s Market to sell my eggs when the price dropped to a certain level. No little birdie gave me any insider information. 

Ad of the Year

Territory and its Attributes

The acquistion of territory–
     1. Occupation-people moving in
     2. Prescription-”squatters rights”, at the national level
     3. Conquest and Annexation
     4. Voluntary cession-giving territory away
     5. Accretion-addition by natural process (ex. river erosion)
     6. Acquisition of Rights-leases of servitude (easement)

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Four Approaches to the study of Political Geography

1. Power Analysis:   
   a. Physical-landscape, geography
   b. Movement-transportation, migration, roads
   c. Raw Materials-do you have it? if so, what type?
   d. Population-larger military force, manpower
   e. The Body Politic-this is how a country is governed, how flexible is it, how does it respond to stress
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The European Landscape: Part III

The European Landscape: Part III-Climate and Physiographic Details
Climates in Europe:
1. Tundra-contains ‘permafrost’, which is permanently frozen ground from 6” to 2′ deep (ex. Northern Russia)
2. Marine West Coast-tempered by nearness to the ocean (ex. most of Western Europe)
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The European Landscape: Part II

Europe gets called a continent, but it is actually part of the Eurasian landmass and is one big peninsula.Seas and Oceans:

The Baltic Sea-is frozen 3 months out of the yearThe Mediterranean Sea
The North Atlantic Ocean
The Norwegian Sea
The Barents Sea
The Black Sea
The North Sea
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The European Landscape: Part I

The European Landscape: Part I-Natural Regions and Mountain Ranges
What is the cultural landscape? It is the landscape created in Europe by humans. An example? Terracing, which is used extensively in Europe.
Europe is one big peninsula, which is centrally located and close to the sea. Its natural regions consist of four parts:
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How to Improve Your Public Speaking: The Ins and Outs

Public speaking is the process of speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner intended to inform, influence, or entertain the listeners. If you would you rather die than give a eulogy, run a meeting, or speak in front of you class? You’re not alone. Public speaking is rated as the number [...]