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From the Boston Tea Party to the “shot heard round the world,” Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River, and the Valley Forge winter, the American Revolution’s pursuit of liberty was made meaningful by the founding document of the great American experiment in democracy.
There were several defining historic events that will never be wiped out of the minds of many Americans. Here are the 30 Must-Known Historical Events That Happened in America: 1. The American Revolutionary War. A collection of public domain images of the American Revolutionary War, together in a montage.
Many of those moments are easy to name: the assassinations, the invasions, the elections. Many are more subtle, their impact visible only in hindsight. With that in mind, TIME invited experts to...
Change takes place over years, but moments remind us how we got where we are. TIME asked historians to select events that resonate today.
Explore important topics and moments in U.S. history through historical primary sources from the Library of Congress. Colonial Settlement, 1600s - 1763; The American Revolution, 1763 - 1783; The New Nation, 1783 - 1815; National Expansion and Reform, 1815 - 1880; Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877; Rise of Industrial America, 1876-1900
American history can be divided into eight major eras. From the colonies to the Cold War, discover how the events of these periods shaped the nation.
Important dates through the chronology of the United States. For a good timeline, check out the America's Best History Timeline, which counts down the five most important events of most years in American history from the 1400's to the present day, with detailed entries for more information.
The European background. The English colonization of North America was but one chapter in the larger story of European expansion throughout the globe. The Portuguese, beginning with a voyage to Porto Santo off the coast of West Africa in 1418, were the first Europeans to promote overseas exploration and colonization.
Learn more about the people, events, and movements that left an indelible mark in history and shaped the development of the United States as a nation.
Take a look back at eight moments in history when the nation made strides toward ensuring life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness—for all. 1. The Declaration of Independence