What is the historical background of America?

In 1776, in Philadelphia, the Second Continental Congress declared the independence of the colonies as the “United States”. Led by General George Washington, it won the Revolutionary War….History of the United States.

Prehistoric and Pre-colonial	until 1607
1776–1789
American Revolution	1765–1783
Confederation Period	1783–1788
1789–1849

Where can I learn about US history?

5 Free, Fun, and Fascinating Ways to Learn American History…

Crash Course US History: Best YouTube Course on American History.
American History Tellers: Engaging Podcast of Fresh Perspectives.
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian and Google Arts.
Museum of the American Revolution’s Virtual Tour.

Who are the original owners of America?

Native Americans, or the indigenous peoples of the Americas, are the pre-Columbian inhabitants of North and South America and their descendants.

What was US called before 1776?

The United Colonies
9, 1776. On Sept. 9, 1776, the Continental Congress formally changed the name of their new nation to the “United States of…

When was USA Colonised?

The invasion of the North American continent and its peoples began with the Spanish in 1565 at St. Augustine, Florida, then British in 1587 when the Plymouth Company established a settlement that they dubbed Roanoke in present-day Virginia.

What is the best website for history?

List of the 20 Best History Websites