When did Florida secede from the Union?

When the Civil War ended in 1865, an important question centered around the newly freed slaves of the South. Were the former slaves ready to manage their own farms, or would the landowners force them back into the fields under a system similar to slavery? Learn more about the definition and history of sharecroppers, and test your knowledge with a quiz.

This lesson explores the process of bringing the nation back together after the end of the Civil War in 1865, including the impact of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

Learn about how Abraham Lincoln's election in the contentious 1860 presidential race set off a domino effect leading to the secession of South Carolina and six other states and the formation of the Confederate States of America.

On December 7, 1941, the Empire of Japan launched a surprise attack against Allied possessions in the Pacific, including the American military base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. After decades of conflict between the two nations, the U.S. declared war.

In this lesson, we will learn about the arguments between Americans that caused the American Civil War as well as some of the reasons for its outcome. The lesson will also discuss the Emancipation Proclamation.

Abraham Lincoln is one of the most well-known figures in American history. In this lesson, learn about the details of his assassination, including who killed him, where his death occurred, and how it affected the country.

Learn about one of the largest third-party movements in U.S. history: the 19th-century, rural-based Populist Party - its platform, aims, and beliefs. Test your understanding with a quiz.

The 1950s witnessed a rejuvenation of the civil rights movement. Learn about the transformation of the movement, its important events and the impact it had on the 1960s.

In this lesson we'll learn about an early American inventor: Eli Whitney. We'll also learn what his inventions and contributions were and why they're important.

Two of the most eventful weeks in American history took place between April 1 and April 15, 1865, during which Richmond (the capital of the Confederacy) fell, General Lee surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse and President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated.

In this lesson, we will learn about the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education. We will take an in-depth look at the facts surrounding Brown and the aftermath of the decision.

The Ostend Manifesto of 1854 was an intimidation ploy used by American diplomats in the international arena. Learn about the controversial document and its effect on the sectional conflict in the United States.

Following President Zachary Taylor's death, Millard Fillmore took office. He supported the Compromise of 1850 that added new states from the Mexican cession and attempted to resolve long-standing controversies over slavery.

In 1864, General William T. Sherman began his Atlanta campaign. His success assured Lincoln's re-election in 1864. Sherman then began his destructive March to the Sea in order to capture Savannah.

In this lesson, we will explore sectional tensions that emerged between the West, North, and South over land and tariffs, leading to confrontations in the Senate and a second nullification crisis.

In the U.S., early foreign affairs were of incredible importance. For the young nation to survive, they had to exist in a world with tense relations. Should the new nation get involved in foreign wars? How do they negotiate with foreign powers? This lesson looks at the early foreign relations of the United States.