Meet the brave voices who fought to end slavery and reshape America's moral compass.
Trace the struggles and progress of freed African Americans after Emancipation.
Discover how growing pains shaped America's identity and policies during its early years.
Examine Andrew Johnson's controversial plan for post-war Reconstruction.
Relive the first major battle of the Civil War and its shocking outcome.
Dive into the first shots fired in the American Revolution and the fight for freedom.
Learn how the fight for beaver pelts turned into a power struggle between nations and tribes.
Trace the violent clashes over slavery that earned Kansas its bloody reputation.
Unpack the Boston Massacre and its role in escalating tensions before the Revolution.
Chase fortune and adventure in California's gold rush that reshaped the West.
Learn about the hardships, sacrifices, and lives of soldiers during the Civil War.
Discover the debates, compromises, and decisions that created the U.S. Constitution.
From tea parties to rebellion, see how the colonies ignited the spark for revolution.
Unpack the bold words and ideals that declared America's independence.
Follow the harrowing tale of survival and tragedy in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Discover the high-stakes election that tested the nation's unity and values.
See how the first shots at Fort Sumter marked the beginning of the Civil War.
Follow Texas's journey from independence to joining the United States.
Discover Frederick Douglass' journey from slavery to becoming a leading abolitionist.
Discover the battles, alliances, and betrayals that shaped early America in this pre-Revolution war.
Uncover the leadership, battles, and legacy of America's first president, George Washington.
Follow the story of Jamestown, America's first permanent English settlement.
Join Lewis and Clark's daring journey to map and explore the American frontier.
Explore daily life in colonial America and the customs that shaped its culture.
Examine Lincoln's election and how it set the stage for the Civil War.
Discover how the Louisiana Purchase doubled America's size and fueled expansion.
Learn about the Loyalists who remained devoted to Britain during the Revolution.
Trace the brutal journey of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic and their struggle for survival.
Learn about Nat Turner's rebellion and its role in the fight against slavery.
Follow the wagons west along the Oregon Trail and the challenges pioneers faced.
Explore the founding of Plymouth Colony and the struggles of the Pilgrims.
Discover how Reconstruction attempted to rebuild America after the Civil War—and where it fell short.
Examine the radical efforts to rebuild the South and integrate freed slaves into society.
Explore the Civil Wars impact on a divided nation and how it reshaped America.
Explore the farmers' rebellion that exposed weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation.
Unpack America's history of slavery and its impact on society and politics.
Follow the hardships and triumphs of Revolutionary War soldiers on the frontlines.
Follow Texas' transformation from a Mexican territory to a U.S. state.
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Revisit the Boston Tea Party and how it brewed anger that led to revolution.
Follow the long fight for freedom and equality for African Americans.
Learn about the secret network that helped slaves escape to freedom.
Explore how the thirteen colonies set the foundation for a new nation.
Trace the forced migration of Native Americans and its lasting legacy.
Explore the causes and consequences of the War of 1812 and its role in defining America.
Follow the Unions strategy and battles to secure victory in the Civil War.
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