The Civil War Begins | National Museum of American History
The nation’s bloodiest and most divisive war began at Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina, on April 12, 1861. After South Carolina seceded from the Union, the Confederacy demanded that the United States evacuate its fort in Charleston Harbor.
World War I - National Museum of American History
2021年7月15日 · The year 2018 marked the centennial of the Armistice ending the First World War. It would not be an exaggeration to say that this world-altering historical event marked the dividing line between historical and modern America.
General Pershing's Mexican Expedition to capture Pancho Villa …
The small American town of Columbus, New Mexico, was the site of a major event 100 years ago today. On March 9, 1916, spurred by events in the Mexican Revolution, General Francisco "Pancho" Villa's forces attacked the camp of the 13th Cavalry Regiment.
World War I: Lessons and Legacies - National Museum of …
In honor of America's entry into "The War to End All Wars" in 1917, World War I: Lessons and Legacies explores the war and its lasting impact and far-reaching influence on American life.From the Great Migration to the 1918 flu pandemic and from the unionization movement to women's suffrage, World War I led to pivotal changes in America's culture, technology, economy, and role in …
Leaders | National Museum of American History
2024年11月8日 · President Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln sat at the center of the war. Three of his most important political actions during the war were issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, naming Ulysses S. Grant commander in chief of Union armies, and winning re-election in 1864.
Preparing For The Oath: U.S. History And Civics For Citizenship
USCIS 61. Why did the colonists fight the British? The colonists fought the British because they wanted to be free from Britain. They fought the British because of unfair taxes. They fought because they didn't have self-government.When the American colonies formed, they were part of Britain. Britain increased taxes for colonists on things they bought and used every day, like tea.
Continental Congress | National Museum of American History
French engraving of the Second Continental Congress, 1782 Courtesy of Library of Congress. The nation's first governing body was the Continental Congress, established under the Articles of Confederation that were ratified in 1781.
American Democracy | National Museum of American History
American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith explores the history of citizen participation, debate, and compromise from the nation’s formation to today.
The Emancipation Proclamation - National Museum of American …
The Albert H. Small Documents Gallery, located on the second floor of the National Museum of American History, is devoted to the display of rare and historically significant documents. The gallery features documents that reflect major events and themes in American history from the Smithsonian’s collections, public institutions, and private collections.
Preparing For The Oath: U.S. History And Civics For Citizenship
Introduction. In the 1800s, the United States grew and changed. It grew larger, reaching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Slavery was one of the biggest problems. Because of disagreements over slavery, the nation divided in two. The North and South fought the Civil War.