From 1619 on, not long after the first settlement, the need for colonial labor was bolstered ... 1700s: Almost half of the slaves coming to North America arrive in Charleston.

When the Continental Congress chose this Latin motto for the Great Seal of the United States in 1782, it did so to assert the fact that thirteen British colonies in North America were now an ...

These 20 maps offer an overview of the economy ... When did each state join the Union? In 1776, 13 colonies declared independence from Great Britain. In 1787, the United States Constitution ...

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

It is 250 years since America's Mason-Dixon Line ... might have looked during the project Outdated maps meant fresh measurements were needed, but colonial surveyors had proved inaccurate.

Washington became increasingly disillusioned with George III and his colonial minions. At this time British America was composed of 13 disparate colonies ruled by 13 legislatures, each committed ...

The Declaration of Independence is the document that established the United States of America's independence from the colonial rule ... the US was made up of thirteen colonies under British ...

Due to runoff into water sources, roughly 90% of the population of the two islands test positive for chlordecone in their blood. Rates of prostate cancer, which are linked to the carcinogenic ...

It’s only over the past 50 years that growth in South America, Asia and Africa increased their share of the global pollution. Asia and Africa trapped under coal Colonies, especially in Asia and ...

As one of the original 13 Colonies and the birthplace of eight U.S. presidents, Virginia is a state steeped in history. But with breathtaking shoreline spanning thousands of miles, unique coastal ...

Ken Gonzales-Day Leading at left is King George III, who lost 13 colonies during his disagreement with America. At right is Charles James Fox, the member of Parliament who led votes against slavery.

Vivian, Soka University of America (THE CONVERSATION ... including 40% more for food and 13% more for health care. At the same time, Martinicans earn significantly less. About 30% of the island ...