United States

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  Roanoke Colony: Why England’s First American Settlement Failed

  Roanoke shows why England’s first American colonization efforts were limited by war, supply, diplomacy and Atlantic distance.

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  Gilded Age (1877-1897): Summary, Characteristics, Presidencies

  During the Gilded Age, the United States experienced unprecedented growth and urbanization, but corruption and social issues prevailed.

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  Summary: Diplomacy by Kissinger — Chapter 31 — The New World Order Reconsidered

  This chapter discusses the state of international relations and American foreign policy after the Cold War’s end.

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  U.S. History: Reconstruction Era (1865-1877)

  After the Civil War, African Americans had to deal with major civil rights struggles amid growing racial tensions in the U.S.

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  Summary: Diplomacy by Kissinger — Chapter 28 — Nixon’s Triangular Diplomacy

  This chapter discusses Nixon’s pragmatic approach to relations with China and the USSR, which were undermined by the Watergate scandal.

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  Summary: Diplomacy by Kissinger – Chapter 27 – Vietnam: Nixon

  This chapter discusses the end of the Vietnam War, during Nixon’s presidency in the United States.

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  Summary: Diplomacy by Kissinger – Chapter 26 – Vietnam: Kennedy and Johnson

  This chapter discusses the increased American participation in the Vietnam War, culminating in the administration of Lyndon Johnson.

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  Summary: Diplomacy by Kissinger - Chapter 25 - Vietnam: Truman and Eisenhower

  This chapter examines how the United States began its involvement in Vietnam, aiming to contain Communist ideology despite the complexities of local dynamics.

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  American Civil War (1861-1865): Summary, Causes, Aftermath

  The war began over the status of slavery in the U.S. and led to its abolition by Abraham Lincoln. However, racism persisted in the country.

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  U.S. History: From Jackson to Lincoln (1829-1861)

  Before the Civil War, the United States experienced profound socioeconomic changes, a religious revival, a significant expansion of its territory.

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  U.S. History: From Jefferson to Jackson (1801-1829)

  In the first half of the 19th century, the United States expanded its territory and engaged in international conflicts.

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  The U.S. After Independence: Constitution, Washington & Adams

  After achieving independence, the U.S. drafted a constitution, established governmental institutions, and was ruled by presidents George Washington and John Adams.

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  American Revolution: Causes, Battles and Timeline

  In 1776, the United States became an independent country following several years of discontent with British colonial rule.

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  Summary: Diplomacy by Kissinger – Chapter 2 – The Hinge

  This chapter discusses the rise of the U.S. as a global power in the 20th century, thanks to the Roosevelt and the Wilson presidencies.