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  2. History of the United States - Wikipedia

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    The United States Army fought frequent small-scale wars with Native Americans as settlers encroached on their traditional lands. Gradually the U.S. purchased the Native American tribal lands and extinguished their claims, forcing most tribes onto subsidized reservations. According to the U.S. Bureau of the Census (1894), from 1789 to 1894:

  3. Abortion law in the United States by state - Wikipedia

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    Florida. Abortion is legal up to 6 weeks in Florida, with exceptions for rape, incest, and human trafficking (up to 15 weeks), fetal abnormalities (before the third trimester) and throughout pregnancy if the woman’s life is in danger. Parental consent is required for minors under the age of 18.

  4. Constitution of the United States - Wikipedia

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    The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States. [3] It superseded the Articles of Confederation, the nation's first constitution, on March 4, 1789. Originally including seven articles, the Constitution delineates the national frame and constrains the powers of the federal government.

  5. List of automobile manufacturers of the United States - Wikipedia

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    The currently active brands from the "Big Three" manufacturers (Ford, General Motors and Stellantis) are shown below. Founded in 1899 as 'Buick Auto-Vim and Power Company' and acquired by General Motors in 1908. Founded as Henry Ford Company in 1901, renamed to Cadillac following Henry Ford 's departure in 1902. Acquired by General Motors in 1909.

  6. Christianity in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Christianity is the most prevalent religion in the United States. Estimates from 2021 suggest that of the entire U.S. population (332 million) about 63% is Christian (210 million). [1] The majority of Christian Americans are Protestant Christians (140 million; 42%), though there are also significant numbers of American Roman Catholics (70 ...

  7. United States Armed Forces - Wikipedia

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    The United States Armed Forces are the military forces of the United States. [13] The armed forces consist of six service branches: the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. [14] [15] All six armed services are among the eight uniformed services of the United States. [16] Each of the different military services is ...

  8. Same-sex marriage in the United States - Wikipedia

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    The Pew Research Center similarly found 40% in 2010, 50% in 2013 and 61% in 2019. [212] As of 2016, 83% of Americans aged 18–29 supported same-sex marriage. [213] As of 2021, there is majority support for same-sex marriage in 47 states, ranging from 50% in South Carolina to 85% in Massachusetts.

  9. United States Army - Wikipedia

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    Central Security Service. v. t. e. The United States Army ( USA) is the land service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of the eight U.S. uniformed services, and is designated as the Army of the United States in the U.S. Constitution. [14] The Army is the oldest branch of the U.S. military and the most senior in order of ...