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'''The history of the United States''' is long, complex, and full of pivotal moments that shaped not only a nation but the modern world. From its Indigenous roots and European colonization to independence and global leadership, America's journey is vast. | '''The history of the United States''' is long, complex, and full of pivotal moments that shaped not only a nation but the modern world. From its Indigenous roots and European colonization to independence and global leadership, America's journey is vast. | ||
The U.S. declared its independence from Britain on '''July 4, 1776''', and adopted its Constitution in 1787. It expanded westward, endured a civil war, and emerged from the 20th century as a superpower. | The U.S. declared its independence from Britain on '''July 4, 1776''', and adopted its Constitution in 1787. It expanded westward, endured a civil war, and emerged from the 20th century as a superpower. | ||
== Key Eras in U.S. History == | |||
* Pre-Columbian and Indigenous Nations | * Pre-Columbian and Indigenous Nations | ||
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* Modern Era (1970s–Present) | * Modern Era (1970s–Present) | ||
== See also == | |||
* | * [[About the United States]] | ||
* | * [[Presidents of the United States]] | ||
* | * [[U.S. Constitution Summary]] | ||
Revision as of 04:12, 25 May 2025
The history of the United States is long, complex, and full of pivotal moments that shaped not only a nation but the modern world. From its Indigenous roots and European colonization to independence and global leadership, America's journey is vast.
The U.S. declared its independence from Britain on July 4, 1776, and adopted its Constitution in 1787. It expanded westward, endured a civil war, and emerged from the 20th century as a superpower.
Key Eras in U.S. History
- Pre-Columbian and Indigenous Nations
- Colonial America (1607–1776)
- Revolutionary War (1775–1783)
- Civil War & Reconstruction (1861–1877)
- Industrialization & the Gilded Age (late 1800s)
- World Wars I & II (1914–1945)
- Civil Rights Movement (1950s–1960s)
- Modern Era (1970s–Present)