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When most people think of Maine, they think of lighthouses and lobsters. While lighthouses and lobsters can be found aplenty along our 23rd state's more than 200 miles of rugged Atlantic coast, there's more to the eastern-most American state. "Events That Changed the Course of History: The Story of Maine Becoming a State 200 Years Later" explores Maine's first inhabitants and colonial settlers to learn how it came to enter the Union as the "other" state in the Missouri Compromise. We'll introduce you to some famous Mainers of the past, like poets Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Edna St. Vincent Millay, and some famous Maine natives of today, including author Stephen King and actors Patrick Dempsey and Anna Kendrick. You'll also learn about the state's extensive natural resources that played a major role in the economics of the U.S. during the 19th century. Maine has maintained a steady strength and dignity, growing quietly and solidly since its founding so many years ago. Discover the unique beauty and rich history of the Pine Tree State and uncover the overlooked sparkling gem of the East Coast 200 years after its humble beginnings.