An illustration depicting the alleged abduction of anti-freemason William Morgan.

The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone by Thomas Moran.

October 1813: Death of Shawnee Chief Tecumseh, at the Battle of Thames in the War of 1812.

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Opera glasses owned by Mary Church Terrell.

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John Ross, a Cherokee chief portrait ca. 1843

Thomas A. Edison stands next to his American Barker electric car, circa 1895.

Though the 19th century saw the rise of populism, the labor movement and Jacksonian democracy, it also ushered in the Gilded Age, when men like Cornelius Vanderbilt and J. P. Morgan wielded vast control over politics and business.

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The 19th century saw the rise of the labor movement, Jacksonian democracy and powerful Gilded Age men like Cornelius Vanderbilt and J.P. Morgan.

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America’s Founding Fathers decided that one elected civilian—the U.S. president—would lead the executive branch of the federal government, a governmental structure that has remained in place for more than 200 years.

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Rachel Chang is a freelance contributor who writes for Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, AFAR, Lonely Planet and the Washington Post.

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Elizabeth Yuko, Ph.D., is a bioethicist and journalist, as well as an adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for numerous publications, including Rolling Stone, The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Atlantic.

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Immigration, the movement of people living in one country into another country, is a fundamental aspect of human history, though it was as controversial hundreds of years ago as it is today.

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Native American history spans an array of diverse groups and leaders, including Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse and Tecumseh, and events like the Trail of Tears, the French and Indian War and the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

Native American History

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Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have played vital roles in shaping the nation—from building the Transcontinental Railroad to advocating for labor law changes to fighting in multiple wars. They made these contributions while also facing persistent discrimination and violence throughout U.S. history.

Asian American & Pacific Islander History

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From raising families to leading armies, women such as Catherine the Great, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Queen Amanirenas, Queen Elizabeth I, Susan B. Anthony, Rosa Parks, Marie Curie, Rosalind Franklin and countless others have played a vital role in history.

Women’s History

The U.S. government, with its three branches of government and a system of checks and balances, is responsible for governing the 50 states and all districts and territories of the United States.

U.S. Government and Politics

The Industrial Revolution began in the 18th century, when agricultural societies became more industrialized and urban. The transcontinental railroad, the cotton gin, electricity and other inventions permanently changed society.

Industrial Revolution

The history of art and entertainment tells the complex story of human civilization through visual art, design, literature, music, film and television. It ranges from cave drawings of the Neolithic period to Renaissance masterpieces to rock 'n' roll and video games.

Arts & Entertainment

Inventions from the telephone to the Model T and the computer have defined human history, and inventors like Leonardo da Vinci, Nikola Tesla, Thomas Edison, Eli Whitney and Alexander Graham Bell have transformed our society.

Inventions & Science

Landmarks and monuments, the physical record of human civilization, include spectacular structures like the Eiffel Tower, Mount Rushmore, the Panama Canal, the Brooklyn Bridge and more.

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How a Presidential Assassination Led to the End of the Spoils System

Why Thomas Jefferson Faced Opposition to the Louisiana Purchase

How Presidential Polling Got Its Start

Electric Vehicles Have Been Around Since the 19th Century: Timeline

How Emily Roebling Saved the Brooklyn Bridge

The Cherokee Leader Who Tried to Prevent the Trail of Tears

11 Everyday Objects Used by Gilded Age Elites

How American Chinatowns Emerged Amid 19th‑Century Racism

How Yellowstone Became America’s First National Park

5 Over‑the‑Top Fashion Trends From the Victorian Era

Why the War of 1812 Was a Turning Point for Native Americans

How America’s First Third Party Influenced Politics