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The Territory of Dakota is organized, March 2, 1861. Abraham Lincoln becomes the 16th president of the United States on March 4, 1861. A rump government declares itself the Confederate Territory of Arizona on March 16, 1861. American Civil War, April 12, 1861 – May 13, 1865.
20 sty 2021 · A chronology of key events in the history of the United States, from the time of the first European settlements to the present
13 lut 2015 · Offers a chronological timeline of important dates and events in the history of the United States of America. Access early American history and history firsts.
The history of the lands that became the United States began with the arrival of the first people in the Americas around 15,000 BC. After European colonization of North America began in the late 15th century, wars and epidemics decimated Indigenous societies.
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
30 kwi 2021 · Timeline of American History from 1750 to present, including periods, government, economy, laws and more than 1500 events.
American history is a rich tapestry of constitutional, political, intellectual, economic, and competing social forces. Scroll down to read more about American History or click below to read up on specific topics about the history of the United States.