The Mississippi River

Day 1: Welcome to Cahokia!

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November 4th 1307
Kwey! That is hi in the Cahokian root language of Algonquian. My name is Hernando Leon and I am embarking upon the adventure of my life: exploring the land of the Americas. It has been officially 4 months since I left my home country of Spain on my ship and two months since I have arrived here in North America, and this has been the most incredible experience. My journey in the Americas began as I ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more