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Order of Secession During the American Civil War

Here is a chart presenting the order of secession during the American Civil War.

Thanksgiving Fast Facts

Learn all about the American celebration of Thanksgiving with this quick list of facts.

Thanksgiving

Learn all about the American myths and realities of the celebration of Thanksgiving.

East Meets West

Chinese immigrants had a huge impact on the history of the west in America. They were instrumental in the completion of the railroads, despite intense discrimination from fellow workers and bosses.

American History Timeline

Use these American History Timelines to find the key events that happened in America's past. This timeline focuses on the years 1601-1625.

Treaty of Paris

Read the text of the Treaty of Paris. This treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary War on September 3, 1783.

Overview of the Industrial Revolution

Learn about the background and important people, events, and inventions of the Industrial Revolution in the United States.

United States Supreme Court

What is the US Supreme Court? What does it do? This article looks at the basics of the US Supreme Court.

Overview of the American Civil War - Secession

Here is an overview of the American Civil War. Learn about secession, the war, and its aftermath.

Top Five Causes of the Civil War

What were the top five causes of the Civil War? The roots of the civil war were already there when the United States was first forming. Here is a detailed look at the five major causes of the Civil War.

Thomas Jefferson

Learn about America's third president, Thomas Jefferson.

Checks and Balances

The government of the United States was set up with three branches, each of which has specific powers and specific checks that they can use to ensure that no one branch gains too much power. Here is a look at the checks and balances of the three branches of government.

George Washington

Learn about America's first president, George Washington.

The American Presidents

Biographical fast facts about the Presidents of the United States.

Fast Facts: Presidents 31-40

Biographical fast facts about United States Presidents 31 - 40, from Herbert Hoover to Ronald Reagan including Roosevelt, Truman, Kennedy, Nixon, and more.

Fast Facts: Presidents 41-44

Biographical fast facts about United States Presidents 41 - 44, from George H. W. Bush to Barack Obama including Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.

Fast Facts: Presidents 21-30

Biographical fast facts about United States Presidents 21 - 30, from Chester to Calvin Coolidge including Cleveland, McKinley, Roosevelt, Taft, and more.

Fast Facts: Presidents 11-20

Biographical fast facts about United States Presidents 11 - 20, from James K. Polk to James Garfield including Lincoln, Johnson, Grant, and more.

The Presidents: The First Ten

Biographical fast facts about United States Presidents 1 - 10 (the first ten), from George Washington to John Tyler including Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and Jackson.

Thomas Jefferson Fast Facts

Biographical fast facts about Thomas Jefferson, the Third President of the United States.

Seneca Falls Convention

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States and Their Admission to the Union

This chart lists the dates on which each state was admitted into the United States.

What was the Great Depression?

What was the Great Depression? What does it mean when people use this term? Here are the basics of this important time in America's past.

American Flag History

History of the American Flag. Learn about American flag history from 1777 to the present.

Battle of Gettysburg

Read about Day one of the Battle of Gettysburg that occurred during the American Civil War on July 1, 1863.