U.S. History Resources by Era
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Revolution and New Nation (1754-1820s)
Numerous acts issued by George III spurred the colonists on to revolution. Inspired by Enlightenment ideas, their founding documents for the United States have guided the nation into modernity and provided models for other governments across the globe.
World History Resources by Era
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Early Civilizations and Pastoral Peoples (4000-1000 BCE)
The earliest civilizations emerged in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Indus valley, with agricultural societies appearing and spreading widely. Pastoral peoples began to play an important role in world history, while elsewhere other societies became more highly militarized.
