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Explore the history of the United States from pre-Columbian times to the new millennium with this online resource. Learn about the diverse peoples, cultures, events, and ideas that shaped American history through stories, documents, maps, and images.
Learn about the history of the United States from the colonial period to the present day with free online textbooks. Explore topics such as the Constitution, the Revolutionary War, the Liberty Bell, and more.
The mission of Independence Hall Association, owner of ushistory.org, is to provide a forum for learning and discussing American history and values. Toward that end we offer these three courses written by a former Pennsylvania history teacher of the year, in conjunction with other historians, as a resource to our visitors.
The American President series presents a summary of the first American election where political parties played a part. See a chart of the candidates and the results; find out the political rationale for why the parties chose their candidates; learn strange facts that made this election unique.
Learn about the legal, practical, and ideological purposes of the Declaration of Independence, the document that announced the separation of the thirteen colonies from Britain in 1776. Explore how the Declaration's ideal of human equality influenced the course of American history and challenged the institution of slavery.
Learn about the history of the American flag from 1775 to 1960, including the 34-star flag adopted in 1861. See images, dates, and facts about each flag and its significance.
Learn about the nature, types, and functions of government in the United States. Explore the history, values, and challenges of American democracy through interactive lessons, activities, and resources.
Learn about the religious and economic motivations of the Pilgrims and Puritans who founded the New England colonies in the 1600s. Explore the map, the timeline, and the key figures of this period in American history.
Learn how the United States supported the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893 to gain control of the sugar trade and naval bases. Find out how President Cleveland tried to restore the Queen and why President McKinley annexed Hawaii in 1898.
Written by an AP history student from Connecticut, and published by the Concord Review, this examination of the Great Awakening is the type of work that makes teachers drool. It's a fantastic overview of the root causes and repercussions of the Great Awakening.