History

The United States is still a young nation, relative to most of Western Europe, but its history is a rich and fascinating one. Many great leaders, great ideas, and historical movements have come from the United States, and what happens in the U.S. affects people around the globe today more than ever.

Check out these U.S. History Web Resources as a starting point to explore the history of a great nation.

The Big Picture - U.S. Timeline

If you want to quickly see the big picture, check out this timeline. Here you will find major events from U.S. history, but this timeline also provides a wider context by including major world events, technological developments, etc.

http://www.animatedatlas.com/timeline.html

A Few Great Americans

The Founding Fathers. War heroes. Presidents. Inventors, thinkers, writers, athletes, rebels. Many individuals stand out in history as those who have made outstanding contributions to our nation's progress. Find out more about a some great Americans.