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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 and only president. A former U.S senator from Mississippi, Davis led the Confederacy throughout the Civil War until its defeat and dissolution in 1865. As president of the breakaway Confederate […]

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 Battle of Gettysburg marked a pivotal turning point in favor of the Union during the brutal four-year conflict that divided the nation. Lasting a total of 31 hours over […]

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 exactly caused the American colonists to revolt against British rule and fight for independence? The roots of the Revolution lie in a complex set of long-term political, economic, and cultural […]

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 the Mayflower. Braving dangerous seas and the unknown frontier, the Mayflower brought the Pilgrims from England to the shores of Cape Cod after a 66 day transatlantic voyage. The Pilgrims’ […]

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 new nation as its first President. George Washington, the former Commander in Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, was unanimously chosen to become the nation’s inaugural […]

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 very first permanent English colony in present-day America? Jamestown – England’s First Foothold The first permanent English settlement was established in 1607 at Jamestown, located near the Chesapeake Bay […]

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 States. Offering a chance to earn college credits, this exam gauges students’ understanding of U.S. history across different periods. The exam comprises multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, a document-based question, and […]