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Baltimore

(Encyclopedia) Baltimore, city (2020 pop. 575,584), N central Md., surrounded by but politically independent of Baltimore co., on the Patapsco River…

Federalist party

(Encyclopedia) Federalist party, in U.S. history, the political faction that favored a strong federal government. Opposition to war brought the Federalists the support of Clinton and many others,…

Puritanism

(Encyclopedia) Puritanism, in the 16th and 17th cent., a movement for reform in the Church of England that had a profound influence on the social, political, ethical, and theological ideas of England…

forest

(Encyclopedia) forest, a dense growth of trees, together with other plants, covering a large area of land. The science concerned with the study, preservation, and management of forests is forestry. A…

Brontë

(Encyclopedia) BrontëBrontëbrŏnˈtē [key], family of English novelists, including Charlotte Brontë, 1816–55, English novelist, Emily Jane Brontë, 1818–48, English novelist and poet, and Anne Brontë,…

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Indiana

Indiana State Facts Entered Union: December 11, 1816 (19th State) Organized as territory: May 7, 1800 Present constitution adopted: 1851 Fun Facts State abbreviation/Postal code: Ind./…

2001 Grammy Awards

The 44th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Los Angeles' Staples Center on February 27, 2002.Record:“Walk On,” U2Album:O Brother, Where Art Thou? Soundtrack, Various Artists (Lost Highway…