The Synthesis of "US history"
Insights on "US history"
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The War That Made America a World Power
An explainer on the 1898 conflict that ended Spain's empire in the Americas and marked the rise of the United States as a global power.
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The War of 1812: America's Second Revolution
A concise overview of the War of 1812, a defining conflict between the U.S. and Great Britain over maritime rights and territorial expansion.
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The War That Reshaped North America
An overview of the 1846-1848 conflict between the U.S. and Mexico that dramatically altered the map and intensified debates over slavery.
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French and Indian War: The War That Made America
Discover the French and Indian War, the North American chapter of a global conflict that reshaped the continent and set the stage for revolution.
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The American Civil War Explained
A concise overview of the American Civil War (1861-1865), a conflict that redefined the United States by ending slavery and preserving the nation.
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Roosevelt: Two Presidents Who Shaped Modern America
An overview of two of America's most influential presidents, Theodore and Franklin D. Roosevelt, and their lasting impact on the nation.
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The American Revolutionary War Explained
A concise overview of the American Revolutionary War, its causes, and its lasting impact on the world and modern society.
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The Declaration of Independence Explained
A concise overview of the Declaration of Independence, the historic document that formally announced the American colonies' break from Great Britain.
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The Vietnam War: A Conflict Explained
A concise overview of the Vietnam War, a prolonged and divisive conflict that pitted North Vietnam against South Vietnam and its main ally, the United States.
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George Washington: The First US President
An overview of George Washington, the first U.S. President, Commander of the Continental Army, and a central figure in the founding of the United States.