The Great Depression was the worst economic event in history. The Great Depression started with the stock market crash of 1929. It lasted until World War II ended, which was 1946. Economists and historians often say that this is the worst event in modern history. The stock market crash in October 1929 was the beginning … Read more
In 1964, the United States passed a law to end segregation in public places and not let employers discriminate against someone because of their race or color. This law went by the name of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. President John F. Kennedy proposed it, but it became law thanks to Lyndon B. Johnson, … Read more
The Bill of Rights is a list of rights that Americans have. It is made up of the first 10 amendments to the American Constitution. The Bill of Rights gives rights and liberties to all American individuals, including freedom of speech, press, and religion. How did the Bill of Rights come into existence? The first … Read more
The Confederate States of America was an attempt by 11 southern states to secede from the Union in 1860. Led by Jefferson Davis, it existed for four years before being defeated in the Civil War. The Confederate States of America was made up of states that were pro-slavery. They were a centralized state that wanted … Read more
The Wild West has been romanticized in film, television, and books. It’s become a symbol of independence and adventure. What many people don’t know is that westward expansion was the backbone of American history. The Louisiana Purchase In the first half of the 19th century, America’s population grew a lot. There was a boom in … Read more
The Civil War was a time of intense change for the United States. It divided a country and its people in two but also saw many moments of heroism and self-sacrifice. Some figures from this era have become famous while others have been lost to history. Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865) Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president … Read more
During the Reconstruction era, people in the United States were trying to find a way to include African Americans. The first United States soldiers arrived at slaveholding territories and black people escaped and some went into free states. During this time, Congress made three amendments that gave rights to black people forever. Reconstruction was the … Read more
Causes of the Vietnam War In the 19th century, Vietnam was a French colony. Then Japan invaded it during World War II. Keep reading to learn more Vietnam War facts. It was hard to fight the Japanese off because there were also French colonists living in Vietnam. The leader Ho Chi Minh formed the Viet … Read more