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There were several defining historic events that will never be wiped out of the minds of many Americans. Here are the 30 Must-Known Historical Events That Happened in America: 1. The American Revolutionary War. A collection of public domain images of the American Revolutionary War, together in a montage.
Which events were the most important in any given decade of U.S. history? This list tries to answer that question. See if you agree.
Offers a chronological timeline of important dates, events, and milestones in United States history. This is a timeline of United States history, comprising most legal and territorial changes and political events in the United States and its predecessor states.
Many of those moments are easy to name: the assassinations, the invasions, the elections. Many are more subtle, their impact visible only in hindsight. With that in mind, TIME invited...
American history is a rich tapestry of constitutional, political, intellectual, economic, and competing social forces. Scroll down to read more about American History or click below to read up on specific topics about the history of the United States. American History 1492: Christopher Columbus.
U.S. History Primary Source Timeline. Explore important topics and moments in U.S. history through historical primary sources from the Library of Congress. Colonial Settlement, 1600s - 1763; The American Revolution, 1763 - 1783; The New Nation, 1783 - 1815; National Expansion and Reform, 1815 - 1880; Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
A chronology of key events in the history of the United States, from the time of the first European settlements to the present
Majorities of men and women, Millennials and Baby Boomers, Americans with college degrees and those without a high school diploma rate 9/11 as one of the 10 most historically significant events to occur during their lifetime.
For a good timeline, check out the America's Best History Timeline, which counts down the five most important events of most years in American history from the 1400's to the present day, with detailed entries for more information.
Read about the history of the first colonies in Virginia and Massachusetts, the beginning of slavery in the United States, and the key events of the American Revolution from the First Continental Congress through the victory at Yorktown.