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Statehood Series

The Lost States of America. Join Battleground in a search for regions that tried and failed to achieve statehood.

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Leading the nation in natural beauty and coal mines.

Mar 3

One man's "divine revelation" led to an exodus, a statehood movement and even a brief war.

Mar 24

Colonialism, tax evasion and a whole lot of bourbon whiskey.

Mar 11

When political diversity becomes unpalatable.

Oct 27, 2021

Yooper (n.): residents in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, derived from "U.P.-ers"

Oct 26, 2021

Following West Virginia's lead, Union sympathizers in the South mounted a campaign to secede from the secessionist movement.

Oct 21, 2021

Sorry New Castle county, you can't sit with us.

Oct 19, 2021

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