Find out what happened during the years 1651-1675 in America's past with this American History timeline. This was a time of conflict between the English and the Dutch. King Philip's War began. Massachusetts Bay Colony was asserting its independence. Read more about the fascinating events that occurred during this formative time in America's past.

February 6, 1899, marked the end of the Spanish-American War. Follow the link to learn the essential facts of the conflict between the United States and Spain over Spanish policies in Cuba.

Find out what happened during the years 1626-1650 in America's past with this American History timeline. This was a time of great colonial activity amongst the English and the Dutch. New colonies were forming, and the seeds of future American independence and governance were being sown.

During the month of February, we focus on the importance of African-Americans in the history and culture of the United States. We'll begin by looking at three fascinating African-Americans: an abolitionist, a Civil Rights leader, and a President.

• Harriet Tubman

• Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Barack Obama