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The history of the lands that became the United States began with the arrival of the first people in the Americas around 15,000 BC. Numerous indigenous cultures formed. After European colonization of North America began in the late 15th century, wars and epidemics decimated indigenous societies.
- Pre-Columbian America
- Colonial America (1492-1776): The ‘Discovery’ of America
- The American Revolution
- The Early Republic
- Antebellum Period
- Civil War
- Reconstruction
- Industrial/Gilded Age
- Progressive Era
- World War 1
Many of us grew up being taught that Christopher Colombus “discovered” America when he first set sail with the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria in 1492. However, we now recognize the insensitivity of such a comment, since America had been populated by people since the Archaic Period (roughly 8000 to 1000 BC). Instead, Colombus merely discovered the con...
One of the defining moments in US history is the American Revolution, which was fought to free the Thirteen American colonies from the British crown. As a result, we tend to focus on the British colonization of America when studying US history, and while this is certainly important, we must always remember that many other European nations colonized...
In just under a century, the American continent went from being unknown to the European world to being entirely dominated by it. Native populations had been fought back, and many were dying at rapid rates due to the diseases carried over by Europeans. READ MORE: The American Revolutionary War: The Dates, Causes, and Timeline in the Fight for Indepe...
After the British surrendered at Yorktown, the thirteen original colonies ceased to be colonies and were granted their independence. However, much was to be done before the newly independent colonies could call themselves a nation.
The next period of American history, which spans roughly from the end of the War of 1812 until the beginning of the Civil War is often called the Antebellum Period, or the Pre-War Period. This is because when we look back at American history, it’s easy to see how the events of this period were hurling the nation towards civil war, which is arguably...
By the end of the 1850s, the issue of slavery continued to define national discourse. Northern states generally opposed it since slave labor kept wages down and limited industrial growth, whereas Southern states felt abolishing slavery would cripple their economies and leave them helpless to the whims of the Federal government. Secession had been m...
The era immediately succeeding the Civil War is known as the Reconstruction Era, as it was defined by attempts to repair the wounds of war and bring the South back into the Union. Slavery was outlawed by the passage of the 13th Amendment, and blacks were given new rights and political representation from the 14th and 15th Amendments. However, the U...
After Reconstruction, the United States entered a period of unprecedented economic growth fueled by industrialization. Much of this growth took place in the North and the West where there was already a strong industrial base, and it drove a rapid increase in wages that attracted immigrants from Europe, which had become much poorer in comparison to ...
The Gilded Age was followed up by what is known as the Progressive Era, which was a period in time defined by efforts to “fix” the problems created by America’s rapid industrialization. It focused on reducing the power of big corporations and the wealthy elite. Antitrust laws were established during this time, many of which still hold until this da...
Before 1914, the United States, although getting richer and more powerful by the day, had managed to avoid getting involved in international conflicts. However, this changed in 1917 when the US declared war on Germany and joined the conflict we now know as World War I. In the years before issuing a formal declaration of war, the US contributed supp...
Jan 20, 2021 · A chronology of key events: 1565 - First permanent European settlement in North America - St Augustine, present-day Florida - founded by the Spanish. North America is already inhabited by several...
1585: Roanoke Colony founded by English on Roanoke Island, North Carolina, failed in 1587; 1598: Failed French settlement on Sable Island off Nova Scotia. 1598: Spanish settlement in Northern New Mexico. 1600: By 1600 Spain and Portugal were still the only significant colonial powers.
Aug 7, 2019 · A Timeline of North American Exploration: 1492–1585. Traditionally, the age of exploration in America begins in 1492 with the first voyage of Christopher Columbus. Those expeditions began with a desire to find another way to the East, where the Europeans had created a lucrative trade route in spices and other goods.
American History 1492: Christopher Columbus. (See Main Article: Christopher Columbus – Historical People } Columbus set off on his first voyage on 3rd August 1492 with three ships, the Santa Maria, the Pinta, and the Nina. On 12th October Columbus sighted land and named the island San Salvador.
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Jan 10, 2012 · 1781 - Rebel states form loose confederation, codified in Articles of Confederation, after defeating the British at the Battle of Yorktown. 1783 - Britain accepts loss of colonies by virtue of...
