The real meaning behind your state's nickname — and where it actually came from

Spokeo analyzed state government information and other historical sources to compile this list of stories behind every state's nickname.
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European colonization explained: Gold, glory, and God

Discover why European powers rushed to colonize the New World driven by economic gain, religious missions, national rivalry, and the quest for new trade routes. This simplified U.S. history lesson ...