For thousands of years, mystery religions and diverse occultists have shrouded prophecies of a great continent of the Western Hemisphere that would become the catalyst of the final world kingdom. [32] Some, such as the pre-Columbian Mississippian culture, developed advanced agriculture, grand architecture, and state-level societies. The United States largely developed the ARPANET and its successor, the Internet. [231], In the 18th and early 19th centuries, American art and literature took most of its cues from Europe. Adams, J. Q., and Pearlie Strother-Adams (2001). In 2008, the armed forces had 1.4 million personnel on active duty. ^ c. Whether the United States or China is larger is disputed. For thousands of years, mystery religions and diverse occultists have shrouded prophecies of a great continent of the Western Hemisphere that would become the catalyst of the final world kingdom. Soccer is played widely at the youth and amateur levels. Belly of the Beast: Director's Cut: Directed by Justen Faull, Wes Faull. [47] Allied conferences at Bretton Woods and Yalta outlined a new system of international organizations that placed the United States and Soviet Union at the center of world affairs. Belly of the Beast: Directed by Justen Faull, Wes Faull. When a courageous young woman and a radical lawyer discover a pattern of illegal sterilizations in California's women's prisons, they wage a near-impossible battle against the Department of Corrections. Camarota, Steven A., and Karen Jensenius (July 2008). This globally sovereign empire would lead the entire world into an age of spiritual enlightenment, posturing itself as a true utopia while it ushers in a revival of ancient magick rites, as well as a return to the worship of old gods and goddesses. A series of U.S. military incursions into Florida led Spain to cede it and other Gulf Coast territory in 1819. [183] In fiscal year 2011, over 1 million immigrants (most of whom entered through family reunification) were granted legal residence. [110], Between 1947 and 1979, real median income rose by over 80% for all classes, with the incomes of poor Americans rising faster than those of the rich. Fast food consumption has sparked health concerns. [135] While transport of goods by rail is extensive, relatively few people use rail to travel,[136] though ridership on Amtrak, the national intercity passenger rail system, grew by almost 37% between 2000 and 2010. Lubowski, Ruben; Vesterby, Marlow; Bucholtz, Shawn (July 21, 2006). [170] The country's high rate of incarceration is largely due to sentencing and drug policies. Writers such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edgar Allan Poe, and Henry David Thoreau established a distinctive American literary voice by the middle of the 19th century. 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All authoritative calculations of the country's size include only the 50 states and the District of Columbia, not the territories. For thousands of years, mystery religions and diverse occultists have shrouded prophecies of a great continent of the Western Hemisphere that would become the catalyst of the final world kingdom. Though little known at the time, Charles Ives's work of the 1910s established him as the first major U.S. composer in the classical tradition, while experimentalists such as Henry Cowell and John Cage created a distinctive American approach to classical composition. The southern tip of Florida is tropical, as is Hawaii. This Native American population was greatly reduced by disease and warfare after European contact. The Bill of Rights, comprising ten constitutional amendments guaranteeing many fundamental civil rights and freedoms, was ratified in 1791. [222] Americans' self-images, social viewpoints, and cultural expectations are associated with their occupations to an unusually close degree. The military operates 865 bases and facilities abroad,[70] and maintains deployments greater than 100 active duty personnel in 25 foreign countries. [213], The United States is a multicultural nation, home to a wide variety of ethnic groups, traditions, and values. As of the 2000 census, seven states have the minimum of one representative, while California, the most populous state, has fifty-three. Through the 19th century, the United States displaced native tribes, acquired the Louisiana territory from France, Florida from Spain, part of the Oregon Country from the United Kingdom, Alta California and New Mexico from Mexico, and Alaska from Russia, and annexed the Republic of Texas and the Republic of Hawaii. 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