American History
Explore the development of the United States with this collection of articles about American history. Topics in this section include the American Revolution, the gold rush and the expansion of the West.
Bacon's Rebellion: America's First Armed Insurrection
Why the Stamp Act Was Reviled in the American Colonies
Tecumseh: The Driving Force Behind the Native American Confederacy
Harpers Ferry Has a Complex and Dizzying History
The Racial History of the Term 'Grandfathered In'
19th-century Time Capsule Discovered Beneath Confederate Memorial
Which Native American Nations Are the 'Five Civilized Tribes'?
Conquistadors, Gold and Charlemagne: How California Got Its Name
How the Dawes Act Stole 90 Million Acres of Native American Land
5 Events in Black History You Never Learned in School
What Fueled the Famous Feud Between the Hatfields and McCoys?
What Was the Tulsa Race Massacre and Why Does it Still Haunt the City?
How the Truman Doctrine Changed American Foreign Policy Forever
Ridiculous History: H-Bombs in Space Caused Light Shows, and People Partied
How the Harlem Renaissance Sparked a New African American Identity
5 Causes of the Great Depression: Could It Happen Again?
What's Inside Mount Rushmore's Not-So-Secret Chamber?
Systemic Racism Is More Than Simple Prejudice
How Do the 5 U.S. Territories Differ From the 50 States?
The Chelsea Hotel Is New York's Legendary Hotel for Artists and Dreamers
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