Asia, the largest continent on Earth, is a land of contrasts. It is creased by several mountain ranges, including the Himalayas, which includes Mount Everest, the world's highest peak. The lowest place can be found in Asia's Dead Sea. There are 46 countries on the continent, with two, China and India that are each populated by more than one billion people. It is a continent of political diversity, with countries featuring governments that range from...

Describes the events leading up to South Carolina's secession from the Union and the firing on Fort Sumter that led to the beginning of the Civil War.

Details the advancement of the British and American troops at the Battle of Yorktown in Virginia in 1781.