Search Results | u.s. news

Your search for "u.s. news" returned 5,770 results

Can You Tell Us the Last Names of These U.S. Presidents?

play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-tell-us-the-last-names-of-these-us-presidents

If you were taught anything in U.S. history class, these presidents probably played a role. Were you paying enough attention when their names were mentioned or did you happen to skip over those pages of the textbook?

Frances Perkins: The Unsung Creator of U.S. Social Security

history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/frances-perkins.htm

FDR'sS secretary of labor was responsible for the social 'safety net' programs that kept Americans afloat during the dark days of the Depression.

6 Startling Revelations From Declassified U.S. Government Documents

people.howstuffworks.com/declassified-us-government-documents.htm

Declassified government documents can change our view of history, and also sometimes contain surprising revelations. Here are six to discover.

15 Must-see Mountain Ranges in the U.S.

science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/mountain-ranges-in-the-us.htm

From the Arctic Circle to the warm climes of the southern border, the mountain ranges in the U.S. offer some of the most stunning, geologically diverse landscapes in North America.

How the U.S.-Mexico Border Became a Political Flashpoint

history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/us-mexico-border-became-flashpoint.htm

The current border between the U.S. and Mexico has been around since the mid-1800s. HowStuffWorks looks at how it became such a political hot button.

Can You Tell Us the First Names of These U.S. Presidents?

play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-tell-us-the-first-names-of-these-us-presidents

Everybody's heard of Obama, Trump, Madison and Jackson, but do you know their first names? Presidential names range from Rutherford to John and cover centuries of society's trends. Can you match these first names to the U.S. president?

How the Articles of Confederation Paved the Way for the U.S. Constitution

history.howstuffworks.com/revolutionary-war/articles-confederation.htm

The Articles of Confederation were the precursor to the U.S. Constitution. HowStuffWorks looks at how they paved the way for the U.S. system of government.

Can You Name These U.S. States by Their Shapes?

play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-name-these-us-states-their-shapes

Calling all geography lovers out there! Bet you can't name all of these U.S. states just by looking at their shapes! Try it!

U.S. Public Schools Are Suspending Millions of Students, With Little Reward

people.howstuffworks.com/us-public-schools-are-suspending-millions-students-little-reward.htm

School suspensions have increased dramatically since 2000. Learn how being suspended affects students' future success at HowStuffWorks Now.

How the U.S. Secret Service Works

people.howstuffworks.com/secret-service.htm

The Secret Service has two main missions: protecting the president and combating counterfeiting. Learn the secrets of the Secret Service at HowStuffWorks.

241 - 250