Early American History

The territory now known as the United States underwent a massive transformation in the first few centuries after its initial exploration by Europeans. British colonization gave way to the American Revolution and the formation of a new democratic nation, the early decades of which were marked by westward expansion and sectional divisions that led to a devastating civil war. Key figures, important events, significant social movements, and cultural milestones in each of these eras are discussed, demonstrating to readers their importance in American history as a whole.

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