Achieving independence as the United States of America was a lengthy and unlikely struggle for the 13 original colonies ... possessions east of the Mississippi River, to Britain.

Britain ceded more territory that doubled the size of the U.S. Along with the original 13 colonies, the new country now included territory that stretched all the way to the Mississippi River, to ...

A cargo ship moves up the Mississippi River toward New Orleans in Plaquemines Parish, La., in 2015. (Gerald Herbert/AP) Review by W. Ralph Eubanks For most Americans, the Mississippi River exists ...

but how well acquainted are you with the river? The Mississippi, which flows over 2,000 miles, has a long history in the United States, from being the western border to then becoming the middle ...

The Mississippi River is famous for its important role in the United States' industrialization. The river is a vital source of hydroelectric energy, provides drinking water for millions of people ...