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A war fought between the Thirteen American Colonies and Great Britain, resulting in the colonies gaining independence and forming the United States of America.
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A military conflict between the United States and Great Britain. Often considered a "second war of independence," it arose from British restrictions on U.S. trade and America's desire to expand
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A movement aimed at achieving gender equality in the United States, with significant victories in areas such as voting rights, workplace rights, reproductive rights, and social equality.
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: A conflict between the Northern states (Union) and Southern states (Confederacy) primarily over the issue of slavery and states' rights. The war led to the end of slavery and a stronger federal government.
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The period after the Civil War focused on rebuilding the South, integrating formerly enslaved people into American society, and addressing the political and economic challenges following the Confederacy's defeat.
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A period of widespread social activism and political reform across the U.S. aimed at addressing problems caused by industrialization, urbanization, corruption, and social inequality.
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A conflict between communist North Vietnam, supported by China and the Soviet Union, and the South Vietnamese government, supported by the United States. The war had a major impact on U.S. foreign policy and resulted in widespread protests at home.
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A social, political, and legal movement aimed at ending racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans and securing equal rights under the law. Major milestones include the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision and the Civil Rights Act of 1964.