News Letter from Christopher Columbus, 1493 View Columbus’s letter , read an excerpt , or view a depiction of his landing .
News Things to Ponder on Columbus Day: The Columbian Exchange On Monday, October 12, many Americans had the day off and stores hosted sales under the name of that 15th-century Italian explorer, Christopher Columbus. But Columbus’s impact on our world reaches past a 3-day weekend and great deals...
Basic Page Period 1: 1491–1607 Period 1: 1491-1607 On a North American continent controlled by American Indians, contact among the peoples of Europe, the Americas, and West Africa created a new world. Topics may include Native American Societies before European Contact European...
Basic Page Period 2: 1607–1754 (AP US History) Period 2: 1607-1754 Europeans and American Indians maneuvered and fought for dominance, control, and security in North America, and distinctive colonial and native societies emerged. Topics may include: How Different European Colonies Developed and...
Basic Page Period 3: 1754–1800 (AP US History) Period 3: 1754-1800 British imperial attempts to reassert control over its colonies and the colonial reaction to these attempts produced a new American republic, along with struggles over the new nation’s social, political, and economic identity....
Basic Page Period 4: 1800–1848 (AP US History) Period 4: 1800-1848 The new republic struggled to define and extend democratic ideals in the face of rapid economic, territorial, and demographic changes. Topics may include: The Rise of Political Parties American Foreign Policy Innovations in...
Basic Page Period 5: 1848-1877 (AP US History) Period 5: 1848-1877 As the nation expanded and its population grew, regional tensions, especially over slavery, led to a civil war—the course and aftermath of which transformed American society. Topics may include Manifest Destiny The Mexican...
Basic Page Period 6: 1865-1898 (AP US History) Period 6: 1865-1898 The transformation of the United States from an agricultural to an increasingly industrialized and urbanized society brought about significant economic, political, diplomatic, social, environmental, and cultural changes. Topics...
Basic Page Period 7: 1890-1945 (AP US History) Period 7: 1890-1945 An increasingly pluralistic United States faced profound domestic and global challenges, debated the proper degree of government activism, and sought to define its international role. Topics may include Debates over Imperialism...
Basic Page Period 8: 1945-1980 (AP US History) Period 8: 1945-1980 After World War II, the United States grappled with prosperity and unfamiliar international responsibilities while struggling to live up to its ideals. Topics may include The Cold War and the Red Scare America as a World Power...
Basic Page Period 9: 1980-Present (AP US History) Period 9: 1980-Present As the United States transitioned to a new century filled with challenges and possibilities, it experienced renewed ideological and cultural debates, sought to redefine its foreign policy, and adapted to economic globalization...
Basic Page AP US History Study Guide AP US History Study Guide Begin your journey through US history by exploring primary sources, essays, and videos, organized by time period. Image Source: World War II recruiting poster created by the US Office of War Information: Americans Will...