U.S. History Primary Source Timeline - Library of Congress
U.S. History Primary Source Timeline. 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
Colonial Settlement, 1600s - 1763 | U.S. History Primary Source ...
Presentation U.S. History Primary Source Timeline Colonial Settlement, 1600s - 1763 Overview When the London Company sent out its first expedition to begin colonizing Virginia on December 20, 1606, it was by no means the first European attempt to exploit North America.
The New Nation, 1783 - 1815 | U.S. History Primary Source …
Presentation U.S. History Primary Source Timeline The New Nation, 1783 - 1815 Overview At the successful conclusion of the Revolutionary War with Great Britain in 1783, an American could look back and reflect on the truly revolutionary events that had occurred in …
National Expansion and Reform, 1815 - 1880 | U.S. History Primary ...
Presentation U.S. History Primary Source Timeline National Expansion and Reform, 1815 - 1880 Overview During this period, the small republic founded by George Washington's generation became the world's largest democracy.
The Post War United States, 1945-1968 - Library of Congress
Presentation U.S. History Primary Source Timeline The Post War United States, 1945-1968 Overview The entry of the United States into World War II caused vast changes in virtually every aspect of American life.
Progressive Era to New Era, 1900-1929 - Library of Congress
Presentation U.S. History Primary Source Timeline Progressive Era to New Era, 1900-1929 Overview The early 20th century was an era of business expansion and progressive reform in the United States.
Overview | Colonial Settlement, 1600s - 1763 | U.S. History Primary ...
U.S. History Primary Source Timeline Colonial Settlement, 1600s - 1763 Overview The English Establish a Foothold at Jamestown, 1606-1610 Evolution of the Virginia Colony, 1611-1624
Immigration and Relocation in U.S. History - Library of Congress
Immigration and Relocation in U.S. History. The history of the United States has always been shaped by peoples and communities who came to its shores or moved within its borders. Some sought a better life, some fled oppression, and some were moved against their will.
The United States Constitution | The New Nation, 1783 - 1815 | U.S ...
In May 1787, 55 men from twelve states met in Philadelphia to revise the Articles of Confederation. At the outset, however, Virginia Governor Edmund Randolph presented a plan prepared by James Madison for the design of an entirely new national government.
Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945 | U.S. History …
Presentation U.S. History Primary Source Timeline Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945 Overview The widespread prosperity of the 1920s ended abruptly with the stock market crash in October 1929 and the great economic depression that followed.