American History For Kids
From the first Thanksgiving to the first man on the moon, you’ve come to the right place to learn about American history. We cover the Pilgrims’ arrival, the Jamestown settlement, and the Revolutionary War and keep going through the Industrial Revolution, World War I and II and into modern American history.
About Us - American History For Kids
From the first Thanksgiving to the first man on the moon, you’ve come to the right place to learn about American history. We cover the Pilgrims’ arrival, the Jamestown settlement, and the Revolutionary War and keep going through the Industrial Revolution, World War I and II and into modern American history.
Early America Archives - American History For Kids
People lived on the North American continent long before Christopher Columbus’s voyage. Archaeologists have found evidence that the first settlers came to North America at least 16,000 years ago. They probably followed grazing animals across a land bridge that connected Alaska to Siberia during the Ice Age.
Native Americans Archives - American History For Kids
When Christopher Columbus arrived in America, millions of American Indians lived here. Each tribe had its own culture, traditions, and even language, but tribes living near each other were similar because of their environment.
The Bill of Rights - American History For Kids
The first amendment also gives us the right to free speech. The media is allowed free speech too. Members of the media can report the news honestly even if it reflects negatively on political leaders.
Historic Landmarks and Buildings - American History For Kids
The Breakers The English are known for their opulent country manors, but many wealthy Americans built mansions in the United States. The Breakers, summer home to the Vanderbilts, is one of the largest and most well-known.
Rosa Parks - American History For Kids
Rosa’s mother taught her to read when she was very little. Rosa attended segregated schools. White children went to one school and black children went to another — even if they lived close to each other. The schools for African American children lacked basic supplies like desks and books.
Fremont Indians - American History For Kids
An ancient culture that lived in the northern part of the southwestern United States from approximately 300 AD to 1350 AD. They are referred to as the Fremont Indians because many of their archeological sites were found along the Fremont river in the state of Utah.
Thomas Jefferson - American History For Kids
He later became the third president of the United States. During his presidency, he negotiated the Louisiana Purchase and planned the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Learn More. Watch videos about Thomas Jefferson.
American Industrial Revolution - History for Kids
The late 1800s were a time of great change for the United States. Before the Civil War, most people lived in small villages and worked on farms. Life revolved around the home, where most of a family’s necessities were produced.