Category: United States

When the Confederate States of America was formed by secessionist southern states starting in February 1861, Jefferson Davis was selected as the new nation’s first

The Battle of Gettysburg was the longest battle of the American Civil War, lasting three full days from July 1-3, 1863. Fought in southern Pennsylvania,

The American Revolution represents one of the most important events in modern history, marking the official beginning of the United States of America. But what

When the Pilgrims left England in 1620 to establish a settlement in the New World, they crossed the Atlantic aboard a small merchant ship called

When the United States of America was officially established with the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1788, there was no question who would lead

The establishment of permanent settlements in North America was a crucial development in England’s colonization of the New World. But what was the name of

The Advanced Placement U.S. History Exam (APUSH Exam), organized by the College Board, is a significant part of the high school curriculum in the United