The history of the United States begins with the arrival of the first European settlers in the 16th century. The first settlers were mainly English people who sought to escape religious persecution and land scarcity in their home country.
In 1776, the Thirteen British Colonies in North America declared their independence from the British crown and merged into a new nation: the United States of America.
In the 19th century, the United States experienced strong economic and industrial development, thanks in particular to territorial expansion towards the West and the acquisition of new territories such as Texas, California and Florida. However, this territorial expansion led to many conflicts, including the Civil War which took place from 1861 to 1865.
In the 20th century, the United States became a world power, participating in the First and Second World Wars and playing a key role in the Cold War.
The history of the United States is marked by important events such as the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War, the United States Constitution, the Civil War, the civil rights movements, the world wars, the Cold War and the presidential elections.
Today, the United States remains one of the most influential powers in the world and continues to be a leader in technology, culture and politics.