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1776 New York City

In 1776, George Washington and the Continental Army faced British forces in a pivotal battle for control of New York City, marking a crucial point in the Revolutionary War.

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Operation Pied Piper

During WWII, over 800,000 children were evacuated from their homes to the safety of the countryside, leaving their families behind to avoid deadly German air raids.

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How Hawaii Became a State

In 1959, Hawaii officially became the 50th U.S. state, but its journey from a unified kingdom to statehood was marked by tumultuous events, including the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani.

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The Trail of Tears

The Trail of Tears describes the forced relocation of Indigenous peoples from the Southeast to Indian Territory in Oklahoma, a tragic journey of loss, resistance, and broken promises.

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Manifest Destiny

During the 1800s, many Americans justified the displacement of Indigenous Peoples by claiming White settlers had a divine right, or Manifest Destiny, to colonize the continent in the name of God.

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Women in United States Politics

Since the early 1900s, women have reshaped American politics across all three branches of government, driving progress, influencing policies, and advancing the ideals of democracy.

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Women in the American Revolution

During the American Revolution, women played diverse and crucial roles, from leading protests and producing goods, to gathering intelligence and writing inspirational works of literature.

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The Christmas Truce of 1914

On Christmas Day 1914, British and German soldiers left their trenches to share songs, gifts, and even a football match—finding peace amid the horrors of World War I.

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Key Events: 1968 - 2008

Civil rights, war, scandal, and space – over forty unprecedented years, between 1968 and 2008, the United States underwent dramatic social, technological and political change.

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What is Gerrymandering?

Gerrymandering is the drawing of electoral districts to give one political party an unfair advantage, a practice that goes back to the earliest days of the United States, and still influences politics today.

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American Democracy: The Electoral College

The Electoral College blends population-based and equal state representation in American presidential elections, attempting to balance between populous and smaller states.

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Work in the Thirteen Colonies

In the Thirteen Colonies, people's jobs reflected the needs of their communities, ranging from farming and skilled trades to leadership roles, as people worked together to help the colonies grow.

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Causes of the Persian Gulf War

In 1990, Iraq invaded neighboring Kuwait, triggering the Persian Gulf War, a conflict caused by decades of territorial disputes, oil politics, and Saddam Hussein's regional ambitions.

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Cold War on the Homefront

The Cold War, a geopolitical conflict between the forces of capitalism and communism, shaped American life, from the rise of the military-industrial complex to nuclear fears and cultural shifts.

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Conservation in the Modern Age

In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the United States responded to climate change by joining global efforts like the Paris Agreement and embracing Indigenous knowledge in conservation.

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Stories of Service

Nurse Clara Barton, lawyer Thurgood Marshall, and army pilot Tammy Duckworth all embodied service – by helping others, they helped their communities and their country.

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Terrorism – the deliberate use of violence to create fear, destabilize communities, or achieve political goals – takes many forms, reflecting the diverse motives of its perpetrators.

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The U.S. Constitution’s impeachment process holds federal officials accountable for wrongdoing through a system of charges, trials, and checks on power.

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The Civil Service

Civil service reform began after the assassination of President Garfield, leading to a new system where government jobs were awarded based on merit, not politics.

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How Technology has Changed Over Time

Over centuries, the invention of new machines – from the printing press and the telephone, to trains and cars – has changed how people have fun, communicate, and travel.

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Stories of Courage

James Lafayette, Jackie Robinson, and Kalpana Chawla are just three people from history who showed courage by standing up for what's right and pursuing their dreams, despite many challenges.

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The United States Labor Movement

Between the 1860s and 1930s, American workers united to demand rights, forming the first national labor unions and organising strikes that reshaped labor laws and improved the working lives of millions.

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Indentured Servants and Enslaved People

In the Thirteen Colonies, indentured servants worked to earn their freedom, but enslaved people, most of whom were African, lived and died without ever experiencing the possibility of gaining freedom.

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Stories of Leadership

President George Washington, Congresswoman Shirley Chisolm, and astronaut Neil Armstrong all showed leadership in their lives and careers, inspiring others by the examples they set.

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Stories of Honesty

Throughout American history, people like Abraham Lincoln, Carter G. Woodson, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg have shown honesty by speaking and acting truthfully.

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Labor Unions in the United States

From the Industrial Revolution to today, workers in the United States have banded together to form unions to advocate for better pay, workplace conditions and shorter hours.

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Our Changing Environment

The environment is always changing because of things people do. Discover how forests, towns, and rivers have changed over time, and what people are doing to protect the natural world.

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How Jobs Change

The jobs that people have are always changing. As machines and computers become smarter, new types of jobs are created, and the way people work continues to evolve.

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Where we live impacts our homes, reflecting the materials, designs, and adaptations needed for different climates and landscapes across the United States.

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Women’s Liberation

In the 1960s, women in the United States began to push back against traditional gender norms to live, work, and contribute on an equal footing with men, achieving significant legal victories.

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The Second Great Migration

From 1940 to 1970, over 5 million African Americans moved away from the racial prejudice of the Southern states to urban centers in the North, in the largest migration in American history.

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Urbanization of the United States

Urbanization transformed American life between 1880 and 1900 — driving economic growth, cultural change, and social inequality in rapidly growing towns and cities.

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Stories of Respect

What does it mean to show respect? Three famous Americans – abolitionist Sojourner Truth, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and politician John McCain – showed respect by putting others first.

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Slavery in the Colonies

In the Thirteen Colonies, slavery became an economic system shaped by law – one that treated terribly those of African descent and impacted millions of lives across generations.

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The Ulster-Scots in South Carolina

From the mid-1770s, Ulster-Scots families journeyed from Scotland and Ireland to South Carolina, shaping its communities, culture, and fight for independence.

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The Island Hopping Campaign

During World War II, the Allies used a strategy called “island hopping” to break Imperial Japan’s dominance in the Pacific by capturing small islands leading toward the Japanese mainland.

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Amendments to the Constitution

The Framers of the United States Constitution allowed for the document to be changed by way of amendments, a process outlined in Article V, ensuring U.S. law evolves with the needs of the people.

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U.S. Conservation in the 1900s

In the 20th century, American conservation efforts shifted from resource protection to environmental activism, driven by economic crisis, ecological disaster, and growing public awareness.

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Stories of Empathy

Throughout American history, people like Maggie Walker, Helen Keller, and Larry Itliong have shown empathy toward others, helping to improve their lives through employment, education, and activism.

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Childhood in the Thirteen Colonies

In the Thirteen Colonies, life for children was influenced by a range of factors – wealth, location, and social status decided how kids lived, worked, and learned.

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The Tet Offensive: A Turning Point in the Vietnam War

The Tet Offensive of 1968 shocked the world, challenging American military dominance, shattering public confidence in the Vietnam War, and sparking a pivotal shift in U.S. foreign policy.

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The Cold War: China

China’s Communist journey, from Mao Zedong's revolution and Cold War evolution to economic reform, shaped its rise as a global superpower and redefined its role in world history.

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Trade Between Colonists and Indigenous Peoples

Trade initially connected European settlers and Indigenous Peoples in North America, exchanging foods, clothes, and tools, but ultimately led to conflicts and a breakdown in trust.

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