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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Preparing For The Oath: U.S. History And Civics For Citizenship
USCIS 9. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence? Leaders of the new American government wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It told the world that American …
Preparing For The Oath: U.S. History And Civics For Citizenship
USCIS 68. What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for? Benjamin Franklin was a famous American. He lived from 1706 to 1790. Benjamin Franklin was an inventor.He invented many …
Separate is Not Equal | National Museum of American History
Jul 15, 2006 · This exhibition marked the 50th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision that helped end segregation in public schools and was a turning point in the history of …
Preparing For The Oath: U.S. History And Civics For Citizenship
Introduction. The United States government was created “of the people, by the people, for the people.” The freedom and safety of the United States is everyone’s responsibility. Citizens …
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 …