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An Introduction to American History
Discover the people, events, and philosophies that forged the America of today.
History & Culture
American History
Basics
Important Historical Figures
Key Events
U.S. Presidents
Native American History
American Revolution
America Moves Westward
The Gilded Age
Crimes & Disasters
The Most Important Inventions of the Industrial Revolution
African American History
African History
Ancient History and Culture
Asian History
European History
Genealogy
Inventions
Latin American History
Medieval & Renaissance History
Military History
The 20th Century
Women's History
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