• Located in North America.
• Federal republic of 50 states and Washington, D.C.
• Borders Canada and Mexico; includes Alaska and Hawaii.
• Population exceeds 341 million and is one of the largest in the world.

• Paleo-Indians migrated over 15,000 years ago.
• European discovery began in 1492, with British colonization starting in 1607.
• American Enlightenment in the 18th century emphasized republicanism and liberalism.
• American Revolution led to independence in 1776 and recognition after the Revolutionary War.

• Westward expansion led to state admissions and slavery conflict.
• Southern states seceded and formed the Confederacy; defeated in the Civil War (1861-1865).
• Slavery abolished nationally post-war.

• Became a great power by 1900, solidified after World War I.
• Entered World War II after the Pearl Harbor attack.
• Established as a superpower post-Cold War.

• Highly competitive and innovative economy; largest since 1890.
• Wealth disparity exists despite high household income.
• Culturally diverse and globally influential.
• Significant military power and a key member of international organizations.

List of newspapers published in United States.

Longest running newspapers in the United States are New Hampshire Gazette (founded in 1756), Hartford Courant (founded in 1764), Augusta Chronicle (founded in 1785), Daily Hampshire Gazette (founded in 1786), Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (founded in 1786), and The Berkshire Eagle (founded in 1789).

United States Newspapers

Multicultural and Ethnic newspapers in U.S.