Although it is not possible to comprehensively discuss American history in this article, we have lined out some of the most prominent events that shaped the structure of modern-day America.

British North America—1492–1763

After the landing of Columbus in 1492, most of the European nations tried to capture the North American territiory. Initially there were numerous settelements including Jamestown by England (1607), Quebec by France (1609), and Santa Fe by Spain (1608). This shows how diverse the settlement was during that era.

After several imperial wars, hardly any single participant was capable of achieving a clear victory. However, a decisive British victory came out after the seven years war in 1763. France evicted the place and Britain grabbed hold of the area between Mississippi River and eastern seaboard.

American Republic—1763–1789

After the ‘Glorious Revolution’, colonists of America asked for a representative government. However, King George III refused their demands, which led to the union of the Americans. They unitely declared independence in July 1776. General George Washington was designated as the commander of all the patriot forces.

In 1777, American soldiers won the battle at Saratoga and enter into an alliance with France. With the British surrender, the greatest colony met its demise and the American Republic was born. In order to protect the liberties of the American people and specific amendments were made in 1789. These amendments became an integral part of the famous Bill of Rights.

Political Parties and their Power Play—1789–1836

It was in 1790s when the first American political party came into being. Under the leadership of Alexander Hamilton and John Adams, all the Federalists tried to establish the authority of the federal government by uniting states.

George Washington was the as first American president. Republicans and Federalists struggled to gain power. The idea of checks and balances over the Constitution also gained strength in this era.

The Civil War—1860–1877

Until 1788, the nation was held together through constitutional compromises. The slaveholding states like South Carolina left the Union and created the Confederate States of America. The long five years Civil War (1861–1865) threatened the future of the American Republic

However, in 1863 the paradigm of war shifted to another direction. Eventually, the ‘Emancipation Proclamation’ came out, where President Lincoln not only offered to restore the Union, but also ordered to free the slaves. He managed to fulfill both of these promises by the end of 1865, shortly before his assassination.

Emergence America as a Superpower—1929–1953

The year 1929 was the time when America reached the new heights of its industrial revolutions. However, this prosperity was for a few years, as in 1933, the stock market went down to 11% of its total value. Franklin Delano Roosevelt urged Congress to create progressive reforms.

Capitalism managed to survive the New Deal and the Great Depression. However, an entrepreneurial mechanism backed by the government helped to maintain economic balance. After winning the war against Germany, Japan, and Italy,  U.S. and British forces made their way into power club.

The use of atomic bomb at Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, served as the final blow. After gaining victory in three continents and a boom in the economy, America emerged as a Superpower and World leader.

America offers a wide range of attractions that make it an ideal tourist destination. However, there are certain facts about America that you may not know. So let’s explore these interesting facts without expanding the intro.

Americans Love Pizza

You may not believe this, but pizza is the favorite fast food of Americans. The amount of pizza served each day can cover an area of almost 100 acres. This suggests that Americans are more inclined towards pizza than burgers.

No Official Language

Although English is the widely spoken language in America, it’s not the official language. There is no federal law that states that English is the official language of the country. The second most common language in the US is Spanish.

World’s Largest Economy

The economy of America accounts for 25% of the world’s GDP, which makes it the biggest economy in the world. Some of the major reasons for having such an enormous economy include the country’s high average incomes, large population, minimum unemployment rate, and a huge consumer circle.

A High School Student was the Designer of American Flag

Robert G. Heft, a high school student, designed the American flag in 1958. Designing the flag was part of Heft’s school project. American Congress selected the design and adopted it in 1959 through presidential proclamation.

80% of Nevada is Owned by the Federal Government of USA

The Federal Government of America owns 80% of the total land of Nevada.  The government has reserved this land for national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, wilderness areas, monuments.

US Consumes 18% of the World’s Total Energy

The energy consumption statistics of 2014 revealed that the US consumes approximately 18% of the world’s energy. This massive energy consumption relates to the fact that America is the world’s largest economy. The country’s huge industrial sector consumes most of the energy.

New York City was the First Capital of America

It sounds weird, but New York was the original capital of the USA. This city served as the official capital from 1785 to 1790. New York played a pivotal role while establishing a new government after the end of British rule.

Alaska is the Longest Coastline among all other States

Alaska owns the longest coastline when compared to other US states. It stretches up to an area of 6,640 miles. Talking about the shoreline of Alaska, it stretches up to 33,904 miles.  The coastline is not only the longest, but it is also one of the most beautiful coastal areas of America, offering diverse species of flora and fauna.

Internet is an Invention of the US

It was in 1950 when the US Department of Defense offered contracts for packet network systems.  ARPANET was the first switching network, which came out in the 1960s. It was the time when electronic computers were under development.

McDonald’s is one of the Largest Employers in the US

It is interesting to know that 1 out of every 8 Americans have worked for the McDonald’s or may work for this employer in the future. Hence, this food chain is among the country’s largest employers. Things don’t stop here, as a good number of celebrities had also served in McDonald’s before getting famous.

The history of how America emerged as the premier superpower on the planet is about more than simply a fantastic military or a homeland so abundant in natural resources that we had the ability to become the breadbasket of the world. There are numerous forces that integrated in the American experiment that has actually made this country so fantastic. Among those fantastic forces is the incredible inventive minds that have graced America practically since its creation. Starting with the effective mind of Benjamin Franklin, the history of creations that started in America and changed the world is prolonged indeed.

The computer has actually ended up being a lot a part of our lives that we forget that it was when developed. The history of the advancement of this “futuristic” device is long and filled with genius. The real very first models of the computer system were established by the Defense Department, which is oddly the source of a lot of the terrific developments in American history. But it was the early PC designers consisting of Steve Wozniac, Steve Jobs and Expense Gates that took the computer to the level of familiarity we know it to be now and made computer systems a part of our everyday lives.

The majority of world altering developments have a profoundly positive impact on humanity’s lifestyle. But an innovation that did not enhance life but damaged it is likewise an American development that altered the world. That innovation, obviously, is the Atomic Bomb. Developed by the legendary “Manhattan Job”, this bomb altered everything about war, diplomacy and the method nations connect to one another. And to find a positive among all the death the bombings in Japan caused, that bomb might be one of the crucial elements that brought an end to a horrific war, World War II. And in the long run, that is a conflict that the world breathed a sigh of relief when it pertained to an end.

There is a joke that makes its rounds frequently throughout political jesting that “Al Gore invented the web.” If he had developed it, he would be a world altering inventor for sure. However it is not out of line to declare that America developed the internet. Once again, the original primitive retypes for what became our modern-day web was the work of the American Defense Department as a measure to insure that America’s computer system security was safeguarded by decentralizing the network. From this basic goal, the huge World Wild Web has actually emerged that has transformed everything about how we look at communication, details and understanding. We have American resourcefulness to thank for that.

However of the countless American innovations that have actually done so much in the fields of medication, technology, research study and interactions, none can compare to an invention by a fantastic thinker by the name of Henry Ford. That creation, clearly, is the car. Much like with some of the other developments we have actually spoken about, we can hardly envision a time where there was no such thing as a vehicle.

Mr. Ford’s incredible creation literally transformed society not simply in America however around the globe. From it came the freeway system and an overhaul to how cities and towns are arranged and linked together. And while there are disadvantages to the extensive usage of cars, it has actually been a substantial leap forward for America and civilization as a whole. And Mr. Ford, like any of the creators we have talked about and thousands we have not, would see the improvement of humanity as their biggest calling. America has hosted this fantastic calling for centuries and will continue to produce brilliant creators such as these for a long time to come.