Read about the effects of the Texas Revolution. How did Americans react? How did the annexation process begin, and what roadblocks were there? Find the answers to these questions, and check out a map of Texas from 1836 and other primary...

The Cumberland Gap is a low point in the Cumberland Mountains near where the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Virginia all meet. And it is, without a doubt, one of the most important pieces of land in American history.

Students learn how to identify the major features in a topographical map. They learn that maps come in a variety of forms: city maps, road maps, nautical maps, topographical maps, and many others. Map features reflect the intended use....

"A short history of the migration from the east coast to Tennessee highlighting the trails, paths, and roads used." A well-researched site.