The study of the history of the United States, including its political, social, and economic development from colonial times to the present.
Related terms
American Revolution: The war fought by American colonists against British rule in order to gain independence.
Civil Rights Movement: A social movement in the 1950s and 1960s aimed at ending racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans.
Progressive Era: A period in the early 20th century characterized by social activism and political reforms focused on improving working conditions, regulating big business, and expanding democracy.