ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Trans-Appalachia

Trans-Appalachia is a fancy word for the part of America that's on the other side of the big mountains in the east. You know how mountains are really big and bumpy and hard to climb? Well, a long time ago, people weren't able to cross over these mountains to get to the other side. That's why this area got its own special name - Trans-Appalachia.

When people finally found a way to cross over the mountains, they discovered all kinds of new lands and resources that they had never seen before. There were vast forests, big rivers, and lots of cute animals running around. People started to explore and settle in this area, which was called Trans-Appalachia.

But, there were already people living there in Trans-Appalachia, who had been living there for thousands of years before. Native American tribes like the Cherokee, Shawnee, and Iroquois had made their homes in Trans-Appalachia, and they needed to be respected and treated fairly.

Over time, more and more people moved to Trans-Appalachia, and new cities and towns were built. The area became an important part of America's economy, especially for farming, mining, and forestry. Eventually, the area became so big and important that it was no longer just a separate region, but a key part of the United States of America.