History | State Reports by ClassBrain

Corpus Christi A Treasure Trove of US Latino history

Posted by The Brains on Apr 28, 2013 in Texas | 0 comments

Corpus Christi’s deep roots in Mexican-American history are often overlooked.

Tea, Taxes, and The American Revolution

Posted by BrainStorm on Apr 26, 2013 in Wars | 6 comments

American Revolution, tea, and taxes are discussed in this Crash Course on American History by John Green.

Oklahoma History Center

Posted by BrainStorm on Apr 22, 2013 in State Symbols | 1 comment

The Oklahoma History Center is a great place to learn about the culturally rich state of Oklahoma.

Best Time to Visit California

Posted by The Brains on Apr 19, 2013 in General Facts | 0 comments

Choosing a best time to visit California is like picking a treat from your favorite box of chocolates—each season has its own charms and surprises.

Texas Disaster in West, Echoes One 66 Years Ago

Posted by BrainStorm on Apr 18, 2013 in Texas | 0 comments

On April 17, 2013 a terrible disaster occurred in West, Texas. Oddly, 66 years earlier, almost to the day (April 16th), Texas faced the worst industrial disaster that ever hit the state.

Boston Marathon Bombings & Timeline of Bombings in US

Posted by BrainStorm on Apr 16, 2013 in States | 0 comments

Craig Newman of the Chicago Sun Times posted up this sobering timeline in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing

Oregon aims for first state microbe

Posted by The Brains on Apr 13, 2013 in State Symbols | 0 comments

Oregon is attempting to designate the first state microbe, brewer’s yeast.

John Brown, Famous People from Connecticut

Posted by The Brains on Apr 12, 2013 in States | 0 comments

John Brown (1800 – 1859) was born in Torrington, Connecticut. An American abolitionist, Brown believed that armed insurrection was the only way to overthrow U.S. slavery.