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A new government under the Constitution is formed on March 4, 1789. George Washington becomes the 1st president of the United States on April 30, 1789. The State of North Carolina becomes the 12th state to ratify the Constitution, November 21, 1789.
The history of the lands that became the United States began with the arrival of the first people in the Americas around 15,000 BC. Numerous indigenous cultures formed. After European colonization of North America began in the late 15th century, wars and epidemics decimated indigenous societies.
Pages in category "Timelines of United States history by period". The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
On July 4, 1776, Founding Fathers wrote the United States Declaration of Independence. They won the Revolutionary War and started a new country. They signed the constitution in 1787 and the Bill of Rights in 1791. General George Washington, who had led the war, became its first president.
The history of the lands that became the United States began with the arrival of the first people in the Americas around 15,000 BC. Numerous indigenous cultures formed. After European colonization of North America began in the late 15th century, wars and epidemics decimated indigenous societies.
When Columbus arrived, he found the New World inhabited by peoples who in all likelihood had originally come from the continent of Asia. Probably these first inhabitants had arrived 20,000 to 35,000 years before in a series of migrations from Asia to North America by way of the Bering Strait.
Progressive Era to New Era, 1900-1929. Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945. The Post War United States, 1945-1968. Explore important topics and moments in U.S. history through historical primary sources from the Library of Congress.
American history can be divided into eight major eras. From the colonies to the Cold War, discover how the events of these periods shaped the nation.
A chronology of key events in the history of the United States, from the time of the first European settlements to the present
For a good timeline, check out the America's Best History Timeline, which counts down the five most important events of most years in American history from the 1400's to the present day, with detailed entries for more information.