Outline of United States history facts for kids

The history of the United States is a fascinating journey that began long before Europeans arrived. It tells the story of how a vast land, rich in different cultures and people, grew into the country we know today. From ancient times to modern days, the U.S. has seen incredible changes, important discoveries, and many challenges. This outline will help you explore the key moments and periods that shaped this nation.

Exploring the Past: Time Periods

The history of the United States can be divided into different time periods. Each period has its own important events and changes.

Early Days: Before Columbus

• Ancient times: This covers the history of the land before European explorers arrived.
• Native American cultures: Before 1492, many different Native American groups lived across the continent.

European Arrival and Colonies

• Colonial history of the United States: This period starts with European exploration and the establishment of colonies.
• Columbus's first voyage: On October 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus landed on an island he called San Salvador.
• Ponce de León in Florida: In 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León landed in Florida, naming it "La Pascua Florida."
• Magellan's Pacific journey: In 1521, Ferdinand Magellan's ships landed on Guam after a long ocean trip.
• Cabrillo explores California: In 1542, Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo landed in a bay he named San Miguel, now San Diego.
• First Spanish settlement in Florida: In 1559, a Spanish group tried to start a colony in Pensacola, Florida, but a hurricane destroyed it.
• French in Florida: In 1562, Jean Ribault explored Florida for France.
• French Huguenots settle: In 1564, French Huguenots (Protestants) built Fort Caroline in Florida.
• Spanish take over French forts: In 1565, Spanish Governor Pedro Menéndez de Avilés established St. Augustine and captured Fort Caroline.
• The Lost Colony of Roanoke: In 1585, English settlers tried to start a colony on Roanoke Island. By 1590, they had disappeared.
• Spanish in New Mexico: In 1598, Juan de Oñate Salazar founded the colony of Santa Fé de Nuevo Méjico (New Mexico).

Early English Settlements

• Jamestown founded: On May 14, 1607, the English established Jamestown, Virginia, their first lasting colony.
• Popham Colony in Maine: In 1607, another English colony was started in Maine, but it didn't last long.
• First Anglo-Powhatan War: From 1609 to 1613, conflicts happened between English settlers and Native Americans.
• First enslaved Africans arrive: In 1619, the first enslaved Africans were brought to Jamestown.
• Pilgrims land at Plymouth: On November 11, 1620, English Puritans (Pilgrims) established the Plymouth Colony.
• Dutch settle New Netherland: In 1624, the Dutch started the province of Nieuw-Nederland along the Hudson River.
• Massachusetts Bay Colony founded: In 1628, English Puritans established the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
• Boston becomes a capital: In 1630, Boston was named the capital of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
• Connecticut and Saybrook Colonies: In 1635-1636, Puritans established colonies along the Connecticut River.
• Rhode Island founded: In 1636, Roger Williams started the Colony of Providence, which became part of Rhode Island.
• Pequot War: From 1636 to 1637, a war took place between English colonists and the Pequot tribe.
• Swedish colony in Delaware: In 1638, the Swedish established Nya Sverige (New Sweden) along the Delaware River.
• Second Anglo-Powhatan War: From 1644 to 1646, more conflicts occurred with Native Americans.
• Connecticut gets a royal charter: In 1662, King Charles II of England granted Connecticut a royal charter.
• Rhode Island gets a royal charter: In 1663, Rhode Island also received a royal charter.
• England takes New Netherland: In 1664, England seized New Netherland from the Dutch, splitting it into New York and New Jersey.
• King Philip's War: From 1675 to 1676, a major war happened between English colonists and Native American tribes.
• Pueblo Revolt in New Mexico: From 1680 to 1692, Pueblo people revolted against Spanish rule in New Mexico.
• Pennsylvania founded: In 1681, William Penn received a charter for the Province of Pennsylvania.
• Dominion of New England: From 1686 to 1689, England tried to combine several colonies into one large dominion.
• King William's War: From 1689 to 1697, a war between England and France affected the colonies.

Growth and Conflict: 18th Century

• Queen Anne's War: From 1702 to 1713, another war between England and France affected North America.
• England becomes Great Britain: On May 1, 1707, England and Scotland united to form Great Britain.
• Tuscarora War: From 1711 to 1715, a conflict occurred in North Carolina.
• Yamasee War: From 1715 to 1717, a war took place in South Carolina.
• Georgia founded: In 1732, James Oglethorpe received a charter for the Province of Georgia, the last of the 13 colonies.
• War of Jenkins' Ear: From 1739 to 1748, a conflict between Britain and Spain affected the colonies.
• King George's War: From 1740 to 1748, another war between Britain and France.
• French and Indian War: From 1754 to 1763, a major war between Britain and France for control of North America. Britain won, gaining much land.
• Acadians expelled: In 1755, British forces expelled French Acadians from Nova Scotia.
• Pontiac's Rebellion: From 1763 to 1767, Native American tribes rebelled against British rule.
• Royal Proclamation of 1763: Britain set aside land for Native Americans, limiting colonial expansion.
• War of the Regulation: From 1764 to 1771, a movement in North Carolina protested unfair taxes.
• Boston Massacre: On March 5, 1770, British troops killed five civilians in Boston.
• Dunmore's War: From 1773 to 1774, a conflict between Virginia colonists and Native Americans.
• American Revolutionary War begins: On April 19, 1775, the Battles of Lexington and Concord marked the start of the war for independence.
• Declaration of Independence: On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies declared their independence from Great Britain.
• Battles of Saratoga: In 1777, American forces won a key victory, convincing France to help.
• Siege of Yorktown: From September 28 to October 19, 1781, the final major battle of the war, leading to British surrender.
• Treaty of Paris: On September 3, 1783, the treaty officially ended the war and recognized U.S. independence.
• Shays' Rebellion: From 1786 to 1787, farmers in Massachusetts rebelled over debts and taxes.
• U.S. Constitution written: From May to September 1787, a new Constitution was written to create a stronger national government.
• Northwest Territory organized: In 1787, the U.S. organized new territory for settlement.
• George Washington becomes President: On April 30, 1789, George Washington became the first President of the United States.

A Young Nation Grows: 19th Century

• Bill of Rights takes effect: On December 15, 1791, the first ten amendments to the Constitution were added, protecting individual rights.
• Whiskey Rebellion: From 1791 to 1794, farmers in Pennsylvania rebelled against a tax on whiskey.
• Kentucky becomes a state: On June 1, 1792, Kentucky joined the Union as the 15th state.
• Tennessee becomes a state: On June 1, 1796, Tennessee joined as the 16th state.
• John Adams becomes President: On March 4, 1797, John Adams became the second President.
• Louisiana Purchase: On December 20, 1803, the U.S. bought a huge area of land from France, doubling its size.
• Lewis and Clark Expedition: From 1804 to 1806, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark explored the new Louisiana Purchase territory.
• Ohio becomes a state: On March 1, 1803, Ohio joined as the 17th state.
• James Madison becomes President: On March 4, 1809, James Madison became the fourth President.
• War of 1812: From 1812 to 1815, the U.S. fought Great Britain again. Key events included the burning of Washington D.C. and the Battle of New Orleans.
• Indiana becomes a state: On December 11, 1816, Indiana joined as the 19th state.
• James Monroe becomes President: On March 4, 1817, James Monroe became the fifth President.
• Mississippi becomes a state: On December 10, 1817, Mississippi joined as the 20th state.
• Illinois becomes a state: On December 3, 1818, Illinois joined as the 21st state.
• Alabama becomes a state: On December 14, 1819, Alabama joined as the 22nd state.
• Maine becomes a state: On March 15, 1820, Maine joined as the 23rd state.
• Missouri becomes a state: On August 10, 1821, Missouri joined as the 24th state.
• John Quincy Adams becomes President: On March 4, 1825, John Quincy Adams became the sixth President.
• Andrew Jackson becomes President: On March 4, 1829, Andrew Jackson became the seventh President.
• Nat Turner's Rebellion: In August 1831, a major slave rebellion occurred in Virginia.
• Black Hawk War: In 1832, a conflict between the U.S. and Native American tribes.
• Texas Revolution: From 1835 to 1836, Texas fought for independence from Mexico.
• Battle of the Alamo: In February-March 1836, a famous battle during the Texas Revolution.
• Arkansas becomes a state: On June 15, 1836, Arkansas joined as the 25th state.
• Michigan becomes a state: On January 26, 1837, Michigan joined as the 26th state.
• Martin Van Buren becomes President: On March 4, 1837, Martin Van Buren became the eighth President.
• William Henry Harrison becomes President: On March 4, 1841, William Henry Harrison became the ninth President.
• John Tyler becomes President: On April 4, 1841, John Tyler became the tenth President after Harrison's death.
• Florida becomes a state: On March 3, 1845, Florida joined as the 27th state.
• James K. Polk becomes President: On March 4, 1845, James K. Polk became the eleventh President.
• Texas joins the Union: On December 29, 1845, Texas became the 28th state.
• Mexican-American War: From 1846 to 1848, the U.S. fought Mexico, gaining vast territories in the Southwest.
• Iowa becomes a state: On December 28, 1846, Iowa joined as the 29th state.
• Wisconsin becomes a state: On May 29, 1848, Wisconsin joined as the 30th state.
• Zachary Taylor becomes President: On March 4, 1849, Zachary Taylor became the twelfth President.
• Millard Fillmore becomes President: On July 9, 1850, Millard Fillmore became the thirteenth President after Taylor's death.
• California becomes a state: On September 9, 1850, California joined as the 31st state.
• Franklin Pierce becomes President: On March 4, 1853, Franklin Pierce became the fourteenth President.
• Kansas-Nebraska Act: In 1854, this act allowed new territories to decide on slavery, leading to violence.
• James Buchanan becomes President: On March 4, 1857, James Buchanan became the fifteenth President.
• Minnesota becomes a state: On May 11, 1858, Minnesota joined as the 32nd state.
• Oregon becomes a state: On February 14, 1859, Oregon joined as the 33rd state.

Civil War and Reconstruction

• Civil War begins: On April 12, 1861, the war between the Union (North) and the Confederacy (South) began.
• Southern states secede: From December 1860 to June 1861, 11 Southern states left the Union to form the Confederate States of America.
• Abraham Lincoln becomes President: On March 4, 1861, Abraham Lincoln became the sixteenth President.
• Emancipation Proclamation: On September 22, 1863, President Lincoln declared most enslaved people in Confederate states free.
• West Virginia becomes a state: On June 20, 1863, West Virginia joined as the 35th state.
• Nevada becomes a state: On October 31, 1864, Nevada joined as the 36th state.
• Confederacy surrenders: On April 9, 1865, the Civil War ended with the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee.
• Lincoln assassinated: On April 14, 1865, President Lincoln was assassinated.
• Andrew Johnson becomes President: On April 15, 1865, Andrew Johnson became the seventeenth President.
• 13th Amendment takes effect: On December 18, 1865, slavery was officially abolished in the U.S.
• Reconstruction Era: From 1865 to 1877, the U.S. worked to rebuild the South and integrate formerly enslaved people.
• Nebraska becomes a state: On March 1, 1867, Nebraska joined as the 37th state.
• 14th Amendment takes effect: On July 9, 1868, this amendment granted citizenship and equal protection under the law.
• Ulysses S. Grant becomes President: On March 4, 1869, Ulysses S. Grant became the eighteenth President.
• Transcontinental Railroad completed: On May 10, 1869, the first railroad connecting the East and West coasts was finished.
• 15th Amendment takes effect: On February 3, 1870, this amendment granted African American men the right to vote.
• Colorado becomes a state: On August 1, 1876, Colorado joined as the 38th state.
• Rutherford B. Hayes becomes President: On March 4, 1877, Rutherford B. Hayes became the nineteenth President.

Late 19th Century Expansion

• James A. Garfield becomes President: On March 4, 1881, James A. Garfield became the twentieth President.
• Chester A. Arthur becomes President: On September 19, 1881, Chester A. Arthur became the twenty-first President after Garfield's death.
• Grover Cleveland becomes President: On March 4, 1885, Grover Cleveland became the twenty-second President.
• Benjamin Harrison becomes President: On March 4, 1889, Benjamin Harrison became the twenty-third President.
• North Dakota and South Dakota become states: On November 2, 1889, North Dakota and South Dakota joined as the 39th and 40th states.
• Montana becomes a state: On November 8, 1889, Montana joined as the 41st state.
• Washington becomes a state: On November 11, 1889, Washington joined as the 42nd state.
• Idaho becomes a state: On July 3, 1890, Idaho joined as the 43rd state.
• Wyoming becomes a state: On July 10, 1890, Wyoming joined as the 44th state.
• Utah becomes a state: On January 4, 1896, Utah joined as the 45th state.
• William McKinley becomes President: On March 4, 1897, William McKinley became the twenty-fifth President.
• Spanish-American War: From April to August 1898, the U.S. fought Spain, gaining control of territories like Puerto Rico and Guam.
• Hawaii annexed: On July 7, 1898, Hawaii became a U.S. territory.
• Philippine-American War: From 1899 to 1913, the U.S. fought a war in the Philippines.

The 20th Century: World Wars and New Eras

Early 20th Century

• Galveston Hurricane: On September 8, 1900, a massive hurricane hit Galveston, Texas, causing great loss of life.
• Theodore Roosevelt becomes President: On September 14, 1901, Theodore Roosevelt became the twenty-sixth President after McKinley's assassination.
• Panama Canal construction begins: In 1903, the U.S. started building the Panama Canal, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
• San Francisco Earthquake: On April 18, 1906, a major earthquake struck San Francisco.
• Oklahoma becomes a state: On November 16, 1907, Oklahoma joined as the 46th state.
• William Howard Taft becomes President: On March 4, 1909, William Howard Taft became the twenty-seventh President.

World Wars and Great Depression

• New Mexico becomes a state: On January 6, 1912, New Mexico joined as the 47th state.
• Arizona becomes a state: On February 14, 1912, Arizona joined as the 48th state.
• 16th Amendment takes effect: In 1913, this amendment allowed the federal government to collect income tax.
• Woodrow Wilson becomes President: On March 4, 1913, Woodrow Wilson became the twenty-eighth President.
• 17th Amendment takes effect: In 1913, this amendment allowed direct election of senators.
• Panama Canal opens: On August 15, 1914, the Panama Canal officially opened for shipping.
• U.S. enters World War I: On April 6, 1917, the U.S. declared war on Germany and joined World War I.
• 18th Amendment takes effect: In 1919, this amendment started Prohibition, banning alcohol.
• 19th Amendment takes effect: In 1920, this amendment granted women the right to vote.
• Warren G. Harding becomes President: On March 4, 1921, Warren G. Harding became the twenty-ninth President.
• Calvin Coolidge becomes President: On August 2, 1923, Calvin Coolidge became the thirtieth President after Harding's death.
• Herbert Hoover becomes President: On March 4, 1929, Herbert Hoover became the thirty-first President.
• Great Depression begins: On October 29, 1929 (Black Tuesday), the stock market crashed, starting a severe economic downturn.
• Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes President: On March 4, 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt became the thirty-second President.
• 21st Amendment takes effect: In 1933, this amendment repealed Prohibition.
• U.S. enters World War II: On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, leading the U.S. to enter World War II.
• Atomic bombs dropped: In August 1945, the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, leading to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.
• Harry S. Truman becomes President: On April 12, 1945, Harry S. Truman became the thirty-third President after Roosevelt's death.
• United Nations formed: In October 1945, the U.S. and other nations formed the United Nations to promote peace.
• Cold War begins: From 1946 to 1991, a period of political tension and rivalry between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.

Post-War Era and Civil Rights

• Korean War: From 1950 to 1953, the U.S. fought in Korea to stop the spread of communism.
• 22nd Amendment takes effect: In 1951, this amendment limited presidents to two terms.
• Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes President: On January 20, 1953, Dwight D. Eisenhower became the thirty-fourth President.
• Vietnam War begins: In 1955, the U.S. began sending advisors to Vietnam, leading to a long conflict.
• Alaska becomes a state: On January 3, 1959, Alaska joined as the 49th state.
• Hawaii becomes a state: On August 21, 1959, Hawaii joined as the 50th state.
• John F. Kennedy becomes President: On January 20, 1961, John F. Kennedy became the thirty-fifth President.
• Cuban Missile Crisis: In October 1962, a tense standoff between the U.S. and the Soviet Union over missiles in Cuba.
• Lyndon B. Johnson becomes President: On November 22, 1963, Lyndon B. Johnson became the thirty-sixth President after Kennedy's assassination.
• 24th Amendment takes effect: In 1964, this amendment outlawed poll taxes.
• Civil Rights Movement: A period of major social change in the 1950s and 1960s, fighting for equal rights for African Americans.
• 25th Amendment ratified: In 1967, this amendment clarified presidential succession.
• Richard Nixon becomes President: On January 20, 1969, Richard Nixon became the thirty-seventh President.
• Moon landing: On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the Moon.

Late 20th Century: Modern Challenges

• 26th Amendment takes effect: In 1971, this amendment lowered the voting age to 18.
• Gerald Ford becomes President: On August 9, 1974, Gerald Ford became the thirty-eighth President after Nixon's resignation.
• Vietnam War ends: On April 30, 1975, the Vietnam War officially ended for the U.S.
• Jimmy Carter becomes President: On January 20, 1977, Jimmy Carter became the thirty-ninth President.
• Iran Hostage Crisis: From 1979 to 1981, American diplomats were held hostage in Iran.
• Ronald Reagan becomes President: On January 20, 1981, Ronald Reagan became the fortieth President.
• U.S. invades Grenada: In October 1983, the U.S. invaded Grenada to restore order.
• George H. W. Bush becomes President: On January 20, 1989, George H. W. Bush became the forty-first President.
• U.S. invades Panama: In December 1989, the U.S. invaded Panama.
• Persian Gulf War: From 1990 to 1991, the U.S. led an international coalition to free Kuwait from Iraqi invasion.
• 27th Amendment takes effect: In 1992, this amendment prevented congressional pay raises from taking effect until the next election.
• Bill Clinton becomes President: On January 20, 1993, Bill Clinton became the forty-second President.
• Kosovo War: From 1996 to 1999, NATO, including the U.S., intervened in the conflict in Kosovo.
• USS Cole bombing: On October 12, 2000, the USS Cole was attacked in Yemen.

The 21st Century: New Challenges

• George W. Bush becomes President: On January 20, 2001, George W. Bush became the forty-third President.
• September 11 attacks: On September 11, 2001, Al-Qaeda terrorists attacked the United States, leading to the War on Terror.
• Afghanistan War begins: On October 7, 2001, the U.S. and allies invaded Afghanistan.
• Iraq War begins: On March 20, 2003, the U.S. and allies invaded Iraq.
• Hurricane Katrina: In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina caused massive destruction in Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi, especially New Orleans.
• Financial Crisis: From 2007 to 2008, a major financial crisis affected the U.S. economy.
• Barack Obama becomes President: On January 20, 2009, Barack Obama became the forty-fourth President.
• Osama bin Laden killed: In May 2011, Osama bin Laden, the leader of Al-Qaeda, was killed by U.S. Navy SEALs.
• Iraq War ends: On December 15, 2011, the Iraq War was formally declared over.
• Donald Trump becomes President: On January 20, 2017, Donald Trump became the forty-fifth President.
• COVID-19 pandemic: Beginning in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread disruption and health challenges.
• Joe Biden becomes President: On January 20, 2021, Joe Biden became the forty-sixth President.
• Afghanistan War ends: On August 30, 2021, the remaining U.S. troops left Afghanistan.

Regions and States: Their Own Stories

The United States is a huge country, and each region and state has its own unique history.

Regions of the U.S.

• The American Old West: The story of pioneers, cowboys, and Native Americans in the western parts of the U.S.
• The Confederate States: The history of the Southern states that seceded during the Civil War.
• New England's Past: The history of the early colonies in the northeastern U.S.
• The Southern States: The history of the American South, including its plantations and civil rights struggles.
• West Coast History: The history of states like California, Oregon, and Washington.

History of Each State

Federal District and Islands

• History of Washington, D.C.: The capital city of the United States.

• American Samoa: A U.S. territory in the Pacific.
• Guam: A U.S. island territory in Micronesia.
• Northern Mariana Islands: A U.S. commonwealth in the Pacific.
• Puerto Rico: A U.S. territory in the Caribbean.
• U.S. Virgin Islands: A U.S. territory in the Caribbean.

Important Topics in U.S. History

History isn't just about dates; it's also about different parts of life and society.

Culture and People

• Cultural history: How American culture has changed over time.
  • Immigration: The story of people coming to the U.S. from all over the world.
  • Music history: How different music styles developed in the U.S.
  • History of people in the United States:
    • African-American history: The experiences and contributions of Black Americans.
    • Asian American history: The stories of people from Asian backgrounds in the U.S.
    • Native American history: The long and rich history of the first peoples of America.
    • Women's history: The changing roles and achievements of women, including the fight for voting rights.
  • Religion history: How different religions have grown and influenced the U.S.
  • Sports history: The development of popular sports like baseball, basketball, and football.
  • Architecture: How buildings and styles have changed across the U.S.

Economy and Work

• Economic history: How the U.S. economy has grown and changed.
  • Banking history: The story of money and banks in the U.S.
  • Industrial history: How industries like farming, energy, and transportation developed.
  • Labor history: The story of workers, unions, and the fight for fair working conditions.
  • Money policy: How the government manages the nation's money supply.
  • Currency history: The history of U.S. money, like the dollar.

Education and Learning

• Education history: How schools and learning have changed over time.

Geography and Land

• Population history: How the U.S. population has grown and moved.
• Territorial changes: How the land area of the U.S. has expanded and changed.

Government and Politics

• Political history: The story of how the U.S. government and political system developed.
  • Presidents of the United States: A list of all the leaders of the country.
    • George Washington: 1789–1797
    • John Adams: 1797–1801
    • Thomas Jefferson: 1801–1809
    • James Madison: 1809–1817
    • James Monroe: 1817–1825
    • John Quincy Adams: 1825–1829
    • Andrew Jackson: 1829–1837
    • Martin Van Buren: 1837–1841
    • William Henry Harrison: 1841
    • John Tyler: 1841–1845
    • James K. Polk: 1845–1849
    • Zachary Taylor: 1849–1850
    • Millard Fillmore: 1850–1853
    • Franklin Pierce: 1853–1857
    • James Buchanan: 1857–1861
    • Abraham Lincoln: 1861–1865
    • Andrew Johnson: 1865–1869
    • Ulysses S. Grant: 1869–1877
    • Rutherford B. Hayes: 1877–1881
    • James A. Garfield: 1881
    • Chester A. Arthur: 1881–1885
    • Grover Cleveland: 1885–1889
    • Benjamin Harrison: 1889–1893
    • Grover Cleveland: 1893–1897
    • William McKinley: 1897–1901
    • Theodore Roosevelt: 1901–1909
    • William H. Taft: 1909–1913
    • Woodrow Wilson: 1913–1921
    • Warren Harding: 1921–1923
    • Calvin Coolidge: 1923–1929
    • Herbert Hoover: 1929–1933
    • Franklin D. Roosevelt: 1933–1945
    • Harry S. Truman: 1945–1953
    • Dwight D. Eisenhower: 1953–1961
    • John F. Kennedy: 1961–1963
    • Lyndon B. Johnson: 1963–1969
    • Richard M. Nixon: 1969–1974
    • Gerald Ford: 1974–1977
    • Jimmy Carter: 1977–1981
    • Ronald Reagan: 1981–1989
    • George H. W. Bush: 1989–1993
    • Bill Clinton: 1993–2001
    • George W. Bush: 2001–2009
    • Barack Obama: 2009–2017
    • Donald Trump: 2017–2021
    • Joe Biden: 2021–present
  • Congress history: The history of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate.
  • Supreme Court history: The history of the highest court in the U.S.
• Foreign policy history: How the U.S. has interacted with other countries.
• Civil rights law: The history of laws and movements for equal rights.
• Military history: The story of U.S. wars, conflicts, and armed forces.
  • Wars involving the U.S.: A list of all the wars the U.S. has been part of.
  • History of the branches of the United States military:
    • Air Force
    • Army
    • Coast Guard
    • Marine Corps
    • Navy
• Nuclear history: The story of nuclear weapons and energy in the U.S.
• History of United States political parties: How political parties like the Democrats and Republicans developed.

Images for kids

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  Map of North America at the start of Queen Anne's War (1702), showing areas occupied by the three European powers.

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  Map of the British and French settlements in North America in 1750, before the French and Indian War.