In 1839, African captives on the slave ship Amistad mutinied
In 1839, African captives on the slave ship Amistad mutinied
Mid-Atlantic and Northern states had abundant natural resources for industrial power and production.
Mid-Atlantic and Northern states had abundant natural resources for industrial power and production.
The cotton gin made large-scale production of cotton profitable, leading to the expansion of slavery.
The cotton gin made large-scale production of cotton profitable, leading to the expansion of slavery.
U.S. forces invaded Mexico in 1846, claiming nearly half of Mexico’s territory for the United States. Here, General Scott enters Mexico City with his troops.
U.S. forces invaded Mexico in 1846, claiming nearly half of Mexico’s territory for the United States. Here, General Scott enters Mexico City with his troops.
Prospectors rushed to California and Colorado following gold discoveries in 1848 and 1859.
Prospectors rushed to California and Colorado following gold discoveries in 1848 and 1859.
The woman suffrage movement officially began at this meeting in Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848.
The woman suffrage movement officially began at this meeting in Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848.
The United States and its allies airlifted supplies
The United States and its allies airlifted supplies
When North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950, U.S.-led United Nations forces responded.
When North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950, U.S.-led United Nations forces responded.
Millions of World War II and Korean War veterans furthered their education, thanks to the GI Bill.
Millions of World War II and Korean War veterans furthered their education, thanks to the GI Bill.
Through the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the United States and its European allies pledged mutual defense and peacekeeping.
Through the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the United States and its European allies pledged mutual defense and peacekeeping.