The Civil War Begins | National Museum of American History
The nation’s bloodiest and most divisive war began at Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina, on April 12, 1861. After South Carolina seceded from the Union, the Confederacy demanded that the United States evacuate its fort in Charleston Harbor. Lincoln refused, provoking a …
NMAH | Albert H. Small Documents Gallery - America's New Birth …
The Albert H. Small Documents Gallery, located on the second floor of the National Museum of American History, is devoted to the display of rare and historically significant documents. The gallery features documents that reflect major events and themes in American history from the Smithsonian’s collections, public institutions, and private collections.
American Democracy | National Museum of American History
What happens when a people decide to govern themselves? America’s national treasures come to life in this compelling exhibition that examines the bold experiment to create a government “of the people, by the people, and for the people.” American …
Continental Congress | National Museum of American History
French engraving of the Second Continental Congress, 1782 Courtesy of Library of Congress. The nation's first governing body was the Continental Congress, established under the Articles of Confederation that were ratified in 1781.
World War I - National Museum of American History
Jul 15, 2021 · The year 2018 marked the centennial of the Armistice ending the First World War. It would not be an exaggeration to say that this world-altering historical event marked the dividing line between historical and modern America. The war drastically changed the world, thrusting the United States onto ...
Preparing For The Oath: U.S. History And Civics For Citizenship
USCIS 61. Why did the colonists fight the British? The colonists fought the British because they wanted to be free from Britain. They fought the British because of unfair taxes. They fought because they didn't have self-government.When the American colonies formed, they were part of Britain. Britain increased taxes for colonists on things they bought and used every day, like tea.
Preparing For The Oath: U.S. History And Civics For Citizenship
Introduction. In the 1800s, the United States grew and changed. It grew larger, reaching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Slavery was one of the biggest problems. Because of disagreements over slavery, the nation divided in two. The North and South fought the Civil War.
Preparing For The Oath: U.S. History And Civics For Citizenship
USCIS 75. What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did? President Abraham Lincoln led the United States during the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln was president from 1861 to 1865.
Division of Political History - National Museum of American History
The Division of Political and Military History collects, studies, and cares for the material culture of American democracy and the nation’s military. The political history team gives particular attention to the political principles, practices, and institutions that have shaped the political ...
Archives Center | National Museum of American History
Welcome to the Archives Center. The Archives Center supports the mission of the National Museum of American History by collecting, preserving, and providing access to archival documents that complement the museum's exhibition, research, and collecting programs.