Brief history of America

        Brief history of America 

 

Since the first humans arrived on the continent thousands of years ago, America has had a long and complicated history. Here is a quick rundown of some of the most significant occasions and eras in American history:

1.     Prior to 1492, known as the Pre-Columbian Era, was characterised by the rise of advanced communities and civilizations including the Maya, Aztec, and Inca empires. These communities each had their own distinct governmental structures, dialects, customs, and religions.

2.     Christopher Columbus' landing in 1492 signalled the beginning of European colonisation of the Americas (1492-1763). England, France, Portugal, and Spain all built colonies while vying with one another for dominance of the New World. Native American inhabitants were uprooted as a result of colonisation, which also saw the introduction of African enslavement.

3.    American Revolution (1765–1783): From 1765 to 1783, there was a political upheaval known as the American Revolution. The United States of America was created as a result, and in 1776 it formally proclaimed its independence from Great Britain.

4.      Westward Movement and Expansion (1800–1860): During this time, the United States expanded its borders by a combination of treaties, purchases, and military conquest. Due to the forcible eviction of Native Americans from their homeland, this expansion caused conflict with them.

5.    The Civil War, which lasted from 1861 to 1865, was an argument about slavery and state's rights between the Union (the North) and the Confederacy (the South). Slavery was abolished and the nation was reunited as a result of the Union's triumph.

6.    Following the Civil War, the goal of Reconstruction (1865–1877) was to reconstruct the South and reintegrate the Confederate states into the Union. The enduring racial injustice and divides that lingered after the war were never adequately addressed by reconstruction.

7.    Rapid urbanisation and industrialisation in the latter half of the 19th century altered American society and presented new opportunities and difficulties for both workers and immigrants.

8.    The United States' entry into World War I in 1917 signalled the country's ascension to global dominance. World War I lasted from 1914 to 1918.

9.    The Great Depression and the New Deal (1929–1939): The Great Depression was a protracted period of severe economic decline that started in 1929 and continued for over ten years. The New Deal initiatives of President Franklin D. Roosevelt were designed to confront the financial crisis and transform the American political and economic structures.

10.    After Pearl Harbour was bombed in 1941, the United States joined World War II (1939–1945). As a result of the war, Nazi Germany was overthrown and the United States became a superpower.

11.    African Americans were the targets of racial segregation and discrimination during the Civil Rights Movement (1950s–1960s). Through demonstrations, legal actions, and legislative action, the campaign made tremendous progress.

12.    Cold War (1945–1991): The Cold War was a geopolitical battle that dominated world affairs in the second half of the 20th century between the United States and the Soviet Union.

13.    The contemporary age, which began in 1991 and continues now, is characterised by globalisation, technological advancement, and persistent social and political difficulties.