History of the United States of America

The United States of America

The United States of America (USA) is one of the world's oldest countries. It was founded in 1776. The first U.S. president was George Washington. 

The USA has a diverse culture. It has a large population of Latinos and Native Americans and a large majority of African Americans and Asians. Lots of diverse religious people live in the country .It is a secular state.. Over 60% of people believe in some religious affiliation. 

The origins of the United States of America can be traced back to 1776. In 1776, the United States of America was established as a free and independent country. 

The declaration was written to protest British policies challenging American rights and independence.The statement also laid out the principles of the United States government. It would later be adopted in the Constitution. 

The Revolutionary War: The war fought between the British and American states over independence from British rule. 

The Revolutionary War was when people in the United States and Great Britain battled for independence from British rule. The war started on April 12, 1775, and ended on September 11, 1783. 

The Constitution: Ratification of the Constitution in 1788 led to the Founding of the United States. In 1788, the United States ratifying convention voted for the Constitution's ratification. Ratifying the Constitution was crucial in ensuring that America would be a constitutional republic. 

The Civil War: A conflict fought between the Union (associated with slavery) and the Confederate States. The Civil War was fought from 1861-1865. 

It started primarily in the Southern United States. Died More than 620,000 Americans, including 100,000 soldiers and civilians in the civil war.

The Union (Northern) army emerged victorious after three years of fighting, while the Confederacy lost nearly all of its territory and military might. 

Reconstruction: The process by which the former Confederate states were re-established as separate, sovereign nations.

 The rebuilding of the United States of America was a period in American history during which the federal government of the United States was reformed and rebuilt following the American Civil War. The reformers who took office in 1867 were instrumental in creating a new nation with strong western traditions and African Americans and women.