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  1. Asheboro | Small City, Randolph County | Britannica

    Asheboro, city, seat (1796) of Randolph county, central North Carolina, U.S. It lies in the forested Uwharrie Mountains about 25 miles (40 km) south of Greensboro. Asheboro (originally Asheborough) …

  2. Statue of Liberty Quiz | Britannica

    Take this Geography and Travel quiz at Encyclopedia Britannica to test your knowledge of the Statue of Liberty.

  3. Encyclopedia Britannica | Britannica

    Our Sites Britannica Kids Merriam-Webster School & Library Melingo Britannica Books Escola Britannica English-Arabic Nglish Sp-En Translation Britannica Merch International Australia Brazil …

  4. What Is Cryptocurrency? Definition & How It Works | Britannica Money

    Karl Montevirgen is a professional freelance writer who specializes in the fields of finance, cryptomarkets, content strategy, and the arts. Karl works with several organizations in the equities, …

  5. The Progressive Era | Key Facts | Britannica

    Harris and Ewing Collection/Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. (neg. no. LC-H261-8200) The cause of women’s suffrage became a priority for many during the Progressive Era. Activists marched and …

  6. Library of Alexandria - Ancient, Burning, Destruction | Britannica

    For centuries the main point of contention was whether or not the library (or libraries—as two sites existed) survived until the Arab conquest of Alexandria in the 7th century.

  7. aviation in World War I - Encyclopedia Britannica

    Aviation in World War I, use and development of military aircraft in World War I (1914–18). At the start of World War I the German armed forces had 10 zeppelins and three smaller airships, but this …

  8. List of Superheroes | Marvel, DC, & Dark Horse Comics | Britannica

    BBC - Why comic books are more radical than you think International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts - Comics: A Tool of Teaching Language through Literature Norman Rockwell Museum - …

  9. National Library of India - Britannica

    The National Library of India (formerly the Imperial Library) in Calcutta was founded in 1903. It is the largest library in India and holds a fine collection of rare books and manuscripts.

  10. Spanish-American War | Causes & Effects | Britannica

    Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. The war also contributed to the popular image of Theodore Roosevelt as a war hero and advanced his career. Roosevelt, who resigned as assistant secretary of …