Why is the US election on a Tuesday in November? What to know, in 500 words

Americans are heading to the polls on November 5 as part of an Election Day tradition dating back to the mid-1800s.

Why is the US election on a Tuesday in November? What to know, in 500 words
Americans are heading to the polls on November 5 as part of an Election Day tradition dating back to the mid-1800s.