American History Explained
Take a Journey through American History with our comprehensive Articles, Books, Films
and Images of American History from the early days of the first Indigenous Native American People.
Core Foundations of the United States
The birth of the United States of America was the result of more than a century of European colonization, political…
The American Revolution was a political and military conflict between Great Britain and its thirteen North American colonies that resulted…
The Colonial Period in American history marks the era when European powers established permanent settlements in North America, reshaping the…
The Founding Fathers of the United States were a group of influential political leaders, statesmen, and revolutionaries who played a…
Major U.S. Wars & National Turning Points
What Was the American Civil War? The American Civil War was one of the most important and destructive events in…
World War I, also known as the First World War, was a global conflict fought between 1914 and 1918 that…
World War II (1939–1945) was the largest and most destructive conflict in human history, involving nations across Europe, Asia, Africa,…
The Vietnam War (1955–1975) was a prolonged and divisive conflict fought in Southeast Asia between communist North Vietnam and anti-communist…
Presidency, Power & National Symbols
American celebrations and holidays reflect the nation’s history, values, cultures, and traditions. From deeply rooted religious observances and uniquely American…
The United States is home to some of the world’s most iconic buildings, landmarks, and architectural achievements, each representing a…
The American flag is one of the most recognizable national symbols in the world. Known as the Stars and Stripes,…
The President of the United States is one of the most powerful and influential political offices in the modern world….
Centuries & Long-Range Historical Change
18th century America was a period of profound transformation, marked by colonial expansion, imperial conflict, and the emergence of a…
The 19th century was one of the most transformative periods in American history. Over the course of 100 years, the…
The 20th century reshaped the United States more profoundly than any previous era. From 1901 to 2000, America moved from…
The 21st century has been one of the most turbulent and transformative periods in American history. Marked by terrorism, global…
Social Change, Reform & Identity
African American history is central to the story of the United States. From the arrival of enslaved Africans in the…
Religion has played a central role in the development of the United States, shaping its culture, laws, social movements, and…
The Progressive Era was a period of widespread social activism, political reform, and government intervention in the United States, generally…
Native Americans are the Indigenous peoples of North America who lived on the continent for thousands of years before European…