Category Politics

Michigan joined the Union on January 26, 1837, becoming the 26th state of the United States. This was during a period of significant expansion and development in the United States, with many states being admitted in the early to mid-19th…

North Carolina joined the Union on November 21, 1789. It was the 12th state to do so. But on May 20, 1861, North Carolina left the Union to join the Confederate States. Richard Caswell became the first governor of North…

Georgia joined the Union on January 2, 1788. It was the fourth state to do so and also the first Southern state. Georgia’s entry into the Union marked a significant moment in United States history. As the fourth state to…

Ohio joined the Union on March 1, 1803. It became the 17th state of the United States of America. However, the official declaration of statehood was somewhat retroactive; Congress didn’t pass a formal resolution officially recognizing Ohio’s statehood until August…

Illinois became a state in the 21st state of the United States of America on December 3, 1818. Before statehood, the area that is now Illinois was inhabited by Native American tribes for thousands of years and was later explored…

Pennsylvania was founded in 1681 when King Charles II of England granted a land charter to William Penn as a repayment for a debt owed to Penn’s father. This charter not only marked the founding of what would become the…

Florida is one of the most populous states in the United States of America. It is also the only state to border both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. The state initially joined the union on March 3,…

The order of presidential succession in the United States is outlined in the Presidential Succession Act of 1947 and further clarified by subsequent amendments. This law specifies the line of individuals who may serve as President of the United States…

On October 31, 1864, Nevada became the 36th state to join the union. The state is ranked as the 7th-most extensive in the country. It is also the driest state in the country. Henry G. Blasdel became the first governor…

Hawaii joined the union on August 21, 1959 as a state. It is a state very popular with tourists. It is also the 8th smallest state in land area. In 1959, William F. Quinn became the first governor of Hawaii.…