(Encyclopedia) dime novels, swift-moving, thrilling novels, mainly about the American Revolution, the frontier period, and the Civil War. The books were first sold in 1860 for 10 cents by the firm of…
Appleseed, Johnny (John Chapman, 1774–1847): Massachusetts-born nurseryman; reputed to have spread seeds and seedlings out of which grew the apple orchards of the Midwest. Billy the Kid (…
From planet to pet names, hurricane to Spanish place names Personal Names Most Popular First Names In 1900, John and Mary topped the list; a hundred years later it was Jacob…
(Encyclopedia) relocation center, in U.S. history, camp in which Japanese and Japanese-Americans were interned during World War II. Fearing a Japanese invasion, the military leaders, under authority…
(Encyclopedia) perspective, in art, any method employed to represent three-dimensional space on a flat surface or in relief sculpture. Although many periods in art showed some progressive diminution…
Wyoming State Facts
Entered Union: July 10, 1890 (44th State)
Organized as territory: May 19, 1869
Present constitution adopted: 1890
Fun Facts
State abbreviation/Postal code: Wyo./WY
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American Folklore
Tall tales, folklorists, art, and more
Discover the fun stories of American folklore, from tall tales to literary classics. Musical legends, key terms, and artists…
