The Gettysburg Address was a speech given by President Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863, at the official dedication of the Soldiers National Cemetery (now called the Gettysburg National Cemetery) at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It was an important …

After the American colonies won their freedom from England, the thirteen colonies became thirteen states. The new states decided to work together. Their system of government was described in the Articles of Confederation. In this system, the state …

The United States Government has a special relationship with some American Indian or Alaskan Native tribes. These tribes are called Federally recognized tribes. These tribes rule themselves and receive some benefits from the Unites States because of their …

Ages 9 to 13 Welcome to the Journey Person level Learning Adventures! If you know a little bit about our Government but want to know more, this is a great place to start! Federally Recognized Tribes Learn about Federally recognized tribes in the United …

Bensguide.gpo.gov is a product of the U.S. Government Publishing Office . This site is designed for kids, however, we may also include some information that is useful to those who want to become naturalized citizens. Although many of the sites we link to …