Explore American history from its indigenous roots, its influential leaders, and socio-cultural events that forged the United States as a global powerhouse.
Thomas Jefferson is often known as America’s third president and the writer of the Declaration of Independence, but his accomplishments go much further.
Many factors played pivotal roles in America’s successful fight for independence, but how did artillery help shape the outcome of the American Revolutionary War?
Freedom, transformation, and opportunity. These words and more demonstrated America’s Old West lure. Millions of Americans and emigrants headed West, hoping for better.
Located in the far Northwest of the United States, the state of Washington has a surprising history.
African American inventors and their revolutionary ideas have shaped technology and society throughout history.
After helping the United States win the Revolutionary War, artillery again proved vital during the renewal of hostilities with Britain in the War of 1812.
The Second Continental Congress met after militia clashed with British troops. They organized a Continental Army and declared independence, orchestrating the United States.
The First Continental Congress united twelve colonies in 1774 to protest British rule. It paved the way for the American Revolution.