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Confronted with starvation, lack of education, and homelessness, children of the Great Depression, like sixteen-year-old Clarence Lee, whose father asked him to leave home because he could no longer afford to support him, grew up quickly. Many weren't able to attend school. Instead, millions of American children worked alongside their parents, trying to make ends meet. In spite of these challenges, they grew up with courage, a sense of responsibility,...
9) Alabama
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Alabama is known for its amazing places and friendly people. The landscape offers a beautiful mix of vast forests, sandy coastal plains, and bountiful farmlands. Learn more in Alabama, one of the titles in the Our American States series.
10) Delaware
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Occupying less than 2,500 square miles, Delaware is the second-smallest state in the United States. Only Rhode Island is smaller. Learn more in Delaware, one of the titles in the Our American States series.
11) Indiana
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Of all the prairie states, Indiana is the farthest east. It occupies the smallest area of all the Midwestern states. Learn more in Indiana, one of the titles in the Our American States series.
12) Kansas
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Kansas is often referred to as "America's Heartland" or "Midway, U.S.A." This is because it lies in the geographic center of the United States mainland. Learn more in Kansas, one of the titles in the Our American States series.
13) Louisiana
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Louisiana lies in the part of the United States known as the Deep South. Its shape is said to resemble a boot. Learn more in Louisiana, one of the titles in the Our American States series.
14) Minnesota
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Explores Minnesota's geography, history, culture and economics using images, charts and maps.
15) Montana
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Montana's name comes from the Spanish word meaning "mountainous." The state is home to more than 100 mountain ranges. Learn more in Montana, one of the titles
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16) Nevada
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For many people, the state of Nevada centers on the glittering city of Las Vegas. The city is known for being a year-round vacation destination. Learn more in Nevada, one of the titles in the Our American States series.
17) New Mexico
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New Mexico has beautiful landscapes that enchant residents and visitors alike. The state's scenery varies from snowcapped mountains to scorching deserts. Learn more
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18) North Dakota
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North Dakota sits in the middle of the North American continent. In fact, a monument near the town of Rugby marks what is believed to be the continent's geographic center. Learn more in North Dakota, one of the titles in the
Our American States series.
19) Oregon
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Oregon has attracted visitors for centuries. Today, Oregon's stunning combination of mountains, forest, and coastline has led many to refer to the state as the "Pacific Wonderland." Learn more in Oregon, one of the titles in the Our American States series.
20) South Dakota
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The state of South Dakota stretches from the Black Hills to the Great Plains. In the Badlands, weather has carved rock into unique forms over time. Learn more in South Dakota, one of the titles in the Our American States series.
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