USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -US East Coast is the birthplace of American history and the cradle of America’s space program. USA today leads the world in space exploration and technology and Kennedy Space Center (nestled on the East Coast) is considered by many as the Mecca for space enthusiasts.

Detailed explanation-2: -A question such as “Where does the American story begin?” often defines America as the American nation. That nation in turn is typically described as starting with the 13 British colonies on the east coast, the earliest of which was settled in 1607 (Virginia).

Detailed explanation-3: -The East Coast of the United States, also known as the Eastern Seaboard, the Atlantic Coast, and the Atlantic Seaboard, is the coastline where the Eastern United States meets the North Atlantic Ocean.

Detailed explanation-4: -The East coast is known for the Appalachian mountains, which stretch all the way up the coast to Maine. In California, the Sierra Nevada mountains are a great place to hike, too – but you can also surf or hike along the beautiful rocky coastline at places like Big Sur.

Detailed explanation-5: -Giovanni da Verrazzano explored the East Coast of North America from Florida to presumably Newfoundland in 1524. Jacques Cartier made a series of voyages on behalf of the French crown in 1534 and explored the St. Lawrence River.