Explore American history from its indigenous roots, its influential leaders, and socio-cultural events that forged the United States as a global powerhouse.
Although best known for surrendering in the last major battle of the American Revolution, Lord Charles Cornwallis was one of the British Empire’s leading generals, administrators, and diplomats.
Though Harriet Tubman is revered for her role in the Underground Railroad, she is also known for her many accomplishments during and after the Civil War.
Despite often being designated as primitive, Indigenous cultures contributed valuable inventions that are still used in modern culture.
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the Mexican-American War, but what were the immediate and lasting effects of the peace agreement?
On the surface, Hawaii is viewed as America’s 50th state. However, some argue that since the US’s annexation of Hawaii, the territory remains under illegal occupation.
The word “inventor” is typically associated with adults. Yet, throughout US history, many Americans younger than 21 researched, designed, and developed incredible innovations.
The Transcontinental Railroad, which brought modernity to America, was an industrial endeavor made possible by important architects, engineers, builders, and businessmen.
Among the chiefs and warriors who defeated General Custer at Little Bighorn were four Native American women. Here is their story.