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US History A List

Abolitionists

Meet the brave voices who fought to end slavery and reshape America's moral compass.

After Emancipation

Trace the struggles and progress of freed African Americans after Emancipation.

America's Growing Pains

Discover how growing pains shaped America's identity and policies during its early years.

Andrew Johnsons Plan

Examine Andrew Johnson's controversial plan for post-war Reconstruction.

Battle of Bull Run

Relive the first major battle of the Civil War and its shocking outcome.

Battle of Lexington

Dive into the first shots fired in the American Revolution and the fight for freedom.

Beaver Wars

Learn how the fight for beaver pelts turned into a power struggle between nations and tribes.

Bleeding Kansas

Trace the violent clashes over slavery that earned Kansas its bloody reputation.

Boston Massacre

Unpack the Boston Massacre and its role in escalating tensions before the Revolution.

California Gold Rush

Chase fortune and adventure in California's gold rush that reshaped the West.

Civil War Soldiers

Learn about the hardships, sacrifices, and lives of soldiers during the Civil War.

Constitutional Convention

Discover the debates, compromises, and decisions that created the U.S. Constitution.

Countdown to Civil War

Countdown to Revolution

From tea parties to rebellion, see how the colonies ignited the spark for revolution.

Declaration of Independence

Unpack the bold words and ideals that declared America's independence.

Donner Party

Follow the harrowing tale of survival and tragedy in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Election of 1860

Discover the high-stakes election that tested the nation's unity and values.

Fight for Freedom

Fort Sumter

See how the first shots at Fort Sumter marked the beginning of the Civil War.

Forward to Texas

Follow Texas's journey from independence to joining the United States.

Frederick Douglass

Discover Frederick Douglass' journey from slavery to becoming a leading abolitionist.

French and Indian War

Discover the battles, alliances, and betrayals that shaped early America in this pre-Revolution war.

George Washington

Uncover the leadership, battles, and legacy of America's first president, George Washington.

Getting Radical with Reconstruction

Jamestown Colony

Follow the story of Jamestown, America's first permanent English settlement.

Lewis and Clark Expedition

Join Lewis and Clark's daring journey to map and explore the American frontier.

Life in Colonial America

Explore daily life in colonial America and the customs that shaped its culture.

Lincoln Assassinated

Lincoln Elected

Examine Lincoln's election and how it set the stage for the Civil War.

Louisiana Purchase

Discover how the Louisiana Purchase doubled America's size and fueled expansion.

Loyalists in the Revolution

Learn about the Loyalists who remained devoted to Britain during the Revolution.

Middle Colonies

Middle Passage

Trace the brutal journey of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic and their struggle for survival.

Nat Turners Rebellion

Learn about Nat Turner's rebellion and its role in the fight against slavery.

Native America

New England Colonies

Oregon Trail

Follow the wagons west along the Oregon Trail and the challenges pioneers faced.

Plymouth Colony

Explore the founding of Plymouth Colony and the struggles of the Pilgrims.

Pontiacs War

Quitting Reconstruction

Discover how Reconstruction attempted to rebuild America after the Civil War—and where it fell short.

Radical Reconstruction

Examine the radical efforts to rebuild the South and integrate freed slaves into society.

Reconstruction of Andrew Johnson

Reconstructions Reign of Terror

Secession Crisis

Shattered Union

Explore the Civil Wars impact on a divided nation and how it reshaped America.

Shays Rebellion

Explore the farmers' rebellion that exposed weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation.

Slavery in America

Unpack America's history of slavery and its impact on society and politics.

Soldiers in the Revolution

Follow the hardships and triumphs of Revolutionary War soldiers on the frontlines.

Sons of Liberty

Southern Colonies

Texas Becomes a State

Follow Texas' transformation from a Mexican territory to a U.S. state.

Texas Becomes a State

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The Boston Tea Party

Revisit the Boston Tea Party and how it brewed anger that led to revolution.

The Fight for Freedom

Follow the long fight for freedom and equality for African Americans.

The Underground Railroad

Learn about the secret network that helped slaves escape to freedom.

Thirteen Colonies

Explore how the thirteen colonies set the foundation for a new nation.

Trail of Tears

Trace the forced migration of Native Americans and its lasting legacy.

War of 1812

Explore the causes and consequences of the War of 1812 and its role in defining America.

Winning the Civil War

Follow the Unions strategy and battles to secure victory in the Civil War.

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