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American Knowledge

A permanent, structured reference library covering foundational U.S. geography, history, government and law, economy and work, education, states and cities, culture, and practical life systems.

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Geography of the United States

Regional divisions, climate and time systems, and physical geography frameworks used to interpret U.S. space and place.

7 modules 9 key terms

Structure of the U.S. Federal Government

Constitutional design, federalism, and separation-of-powers frameworks that organize public authority in the United States.

7 modules 8 key terms

Law and Civic Structure in the United States

Legal sources, civil and criminal distinctions, and court system structure used to organize rights, duties, and dispute resolution.

7 modules 8 key terms

Structure of the U.S. Economy and Work

Institutional structure of production, labor, taxes, and consumer credit that shapes everyday economic life in the United States.

8 modules 8 key terms

Structure of the U.S. Education System

K–12 organization, higher education tiers, and credential systems that shape schooling, access, and mobility in the United States.

7 modules 8 key terms

States and Cities: Governance and Place Frameworks

How states and local governments are structured, how cities function administratively, and how place-based profiles are built.

7 modules 8 key terms

Culture and Social Norms in the United States

Institutional and everyday norms shaping communication, work life, public behavior, and social expectations across diverse U.S. contexts.

6 modules 6 key terms

Institutional History of the United States (Structural Overview)

Major historical periods that shaped U.S. institutions, federal power, economic structure, and civil rights frameworks.

6 modules 5 key terms

Practical Life Systems in the United States

Structure of healthcare, insurance, banking, housing, and transportation systems that shape daily life and basic compliance.

7 modules 8 key terms

The U.S. Presidency: Office Structure and Executive Leadership

Constitutional role of the president, executive branch organization, and the institutional limits and tools of presidential power.

5 modules 5 key terms

History of America: Core Reference Anchors

Reference frameworks for timelines, key documents, and migration patterns used in U.S. civic and institutional study.

4 modules 4 key terms