The History

Who discovered America?

It is known that the first people that found America were the normans,
but, officially America was dicovered by Christopher Columb who
believed that he arrived in Asia, later the german cartographer Martin
Waldseemller named the new region of the world America in honor of
Amerigo Vespucci .
Did America have its own population?
Yes, the ancestors of today's American Indigenous peoples were
the Paleo-Indians; they were hunter-gatherers who migrated into North
America.
And what happened after it had been discovered?
After a period of exploration , the first successful English settlement
was established in 1607 when europeans brought horses, cattle, and
hogs to the Americas and, in turn, took back to Europe maize, turkeys,
potatoes, tobacco, beans, and squash. After that ,many explorers died
after being exposed to new diseases in the Americas. After that the
colonization begun. The Spaniards created the first European colonies
in those territoriesThe strip of land along the eastern seacoast was
settled primarily by English colonists in the 17th century. In total there
were founded 13 colonies which were characterized by religious
diversity. Typically, a colony was ruled by a governor appointed from
London.
What about slavery?
The origins of slavery in the colonial United States are complex and
there are several theories that have been proposed to explain the
trade. It was largely tied to European colonies' need for labor. Most
slaves who were brought to the Thirteen British colonies were
imported from the Caribbean, not directly from Africa.
But, America is not controlled by Britain.
The Thirteen Colonies began a rebellion against British rule in 1775
and proclaimed their independence in 1776 as the United States of
America. The United States was the first major colony successfully to
revolt against colonial rule. As a result, on July 4, 1776, the Second
Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, declared the
independence of "the United States of America" in the Declaration of
Independence. And that why July 4 now is celebrated as the nation's
birthday. The new nation was founded on Enlightenment ideals of
liberalism in what Thomas Jefferson called the unalienable rights to
"life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness".
And the slaves and indians?
During the first two decades after the Revolutionary War, there were

dramatic changes in the status of slavery among the states and an

increase in the number of freed blacks.
And about the indians, after that Congress passed the Indian Removal
Act, the president negotiated treaties that exchanged Native American
tribal lands in the eastern states for lands west of the Mississippi River.
What about the Civil War?
The causes of the Civil War, include much more than slavery, but the
sustenance or abolition of slavery was the result everyone watched for.
At no other time in American history, the nation was more
concentrated over any issue. In hindsight, fighting over it was the only
resolution. And in the end, with the unconditional surrender of the
South, the Union was able to welcome back all seceded states, per
Lincolns wishes, and permanently outlaw slavery of any kind with the
Emancipation Proclamation.
And the The first World War?
As World War I started in Europe in 1914 America declared neutrality
but warnned Germany that the reopening of unrestricted submarine
battles against American ships supplying like this goods to Allied
nations, would mean war. Germany decided to take the risk and try to
win by cutting off supplies to Britain; the U.S. declared war in April
1917. American money, food, and munitions arrived quickly and by
summer 1918 American soldiers arrived. The result was Allied victory
in November .
What about the second?
After the Japanese attack on the American fleet at Pearl Harbor naval
base on December 7 , 1941, the US entered the war , taking the lead of
The Allied. After this Britain and the US started bombing German cities
and industry. and managed in July, to land in Sicily, arriving in Italy by
September and removing like this, Mussolini and the Italian Fascism.
Another important day 6 June 1944 (also called D-day) when a second
front was opened and the Allied invaded Normandy. Because of the DDay, the Allied troops were able to chase the Germans out of France.
By 1945, the Allied crossed the Rhine after they stopped the German
counteroffensive.
The great bombs
Although the Nazis were defeated, the Japanese Empire still
represented a serious threat to US forces. So, in oredr to win the
battle, american scientists realized the most dangerous weapon in
history: the atomic bomb. The Allied gave Japan an ultimatum but
there was no intention glimpsed from the Japanese surrender. So
America launched the atomic bomb "Little Boy" on the Japanese city of
Hiroshima and three days later, the "Fat Man" bomb on Nagasaki. A s a
result, on August 14 the Japanese finally surrendered .
The least of the wars: The Cold War
The Cold War was a tension after the World War II caused by the
Communist world's desire to force communism upon the rest of the

earth and, as the Soviet Union had fallen apart, it is said that the the
western capitalists won the war.
The Women's movemet
A new consciousness of the inequality of American women began
sweeping the nation, starting with the the publication of a bestseller,
which assaulted American culture for its creation of the notion that
women could only find fulfillment through their roles as wives,
mothers, and keepers of the home, and argued that women were just
as able as men to do every type of job. As a consequence, Supreme
Court restablished women's equal status under the law, and social
custom and consciousness began to change, accepting women's
equality.
Museums
The USA is a wonderfully diverse country, with countless attractions
to suit all interests. There are some wonderful Museums that are
waiting to be explored which will help you learn all about the heritage
of the nation, the lifestyle of the people, art from the modern and
bygone eras, plus wonderful explorations and discoveries.
The Charleston Museum was founded in 1773 and is commonly
regarded as Americas First Museum. It is located in South Carolina
and was established by the Charleston Library Society on the eve of
the American Revolution. Its early history was characterized by
association with distinguished South Carolinians and scientific figures.
Progressively acquired since the late 18th century, the Museum's
collections now represent the most comprehensive assemblage of
South Carolina materials in the nation.
The Smithsonian Institution was established in 1846 and located in
Washington DC. Widely regarded as the biggest Museum complex and
research area in the world, it is comprised of 19 Museums and Galleries
and the National Zoo. The institution has also an African and American
Art Museums (the Renwick Gallery), a Space Exploration Museum
which is well worth exploring, along with the American History and
Indian Museum. In all, there are over 130 million items in the collection
of the Museum, with its own Police force to protect the exhibits and
items!
The Metropolitan Museum of Art was created in 1872 and is located at
5th Avenue, Manhattan, New York, on the east side of Central Park.
Home to over two million works of art, the main building of the
Museum is known as the Met and is one of the largest art galleries in
the world. If you are interested in medieval and Renaissance art, check
out The Cloisters area. The collection of art is immense, with works
from Ancient Egypt to the European Masters. It also holds a collection

of historic musical instruments and ancient weaponry. The Met has

been measured at nearly a quarter of a mile long, and encompasses
two million square feet!
The Museum of Modern Art is located in Midtown Manhattan, New York
and was founded in 1929. It attracts approximately 2.5 million visitors
a year. It is known worldwide as being the home of modern art it has
a huge collection of modern and contemporary arts from architecture,
design, drawings, and paintings to film and electronic media. It has
been estimated that there are over 300,000 books and publications
housed in the Museum. The award-winning restaurant called The
Modern attracts huge crowds.
The Field Museum is located in Chicago, Illinois, and sits on Lake Shore
Drive near Lake Michigan, in a beautiful and scenic area called the
Museum Campus of Chicago. The Museum was founded in 1893. Some
of the most alluring and inciting exhibits at the Museum are : Sue,
which is possibly the largest, most preserved and complete fossil of a
Tyrannosauras dinosaur in the world, complete with replica head! There
are also some 23 human mummies from Ancient Egypt on display,
along with a quite large collection of native American artefacts. The
Evolving Planet exhibition is well worth viewing, it gives a concise
description of the history and evolution of our world.
The Salvador Dali Museum is located on the campus of the University
of South Florida St.Petersburg, and has the largest amount of works
from the artist Salvador Dali outside of the European area. The
collection of the artists works at the Museum includes nearly 100 oil
paintings, lots of graphics and prints, watercolours and plenty of
written material from the great artist.
The Childrens Museum of Indianapolis is the largest childrens
Museums in the world and is located in Indianapolis City in the State of
Indiana. The Museum was founded in 1925, with the current building
created in 1976. There are six levels to the Museum, with
planetariums, Egyptian pyramids recreated, play areas for children,
together with research areas representing the cultures and traditions of
different nations in the world. There is a science section, and a
Dinosphere section, with dinosaur fossils to further entrall the young
ones in the family!
Art
The art express in United States the best through art festivals and
galleries.
Art festivals:
When you talk about american art festivals, you refer to a beautiful

mixture of paintings, film, music , dance and everything that

represents the beauty of the world. And to understand better why is
this true here are one of the best american art festivals:
Whitney Biennial
If you're looking to find what the current state of contemporary art
looks like in America, make sure to attend the Whitney Biennial. This
must-visit event focuses on younger, lesser known artists, but ones
that set standards or lead trends in contemporary art. The Biennial
includes not only painting, sculpture, photography and installations,
but also music, dance, theater, and film which fill the galleries at the
Whitney Museum of American Art.
Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is one of the largest independent film
festivals in the United States. The festival is a showcase for new work
from American and international independent filmmakers. It comprises
competitive sections for American and international dramatic and
documentary films, both feature-length films and short films, and a
group of out-of-competition sections.
Lightning in a bottle
Located alongside Lake Skinner in Temecula, California, Lightning in a
Bottle is not so much a music festival as it is an experience. Almost like
a mini-Burning Man for Southern California, the five-day, family-friendly
festival places focus on art, environment and consciousness, offering a
full slate of workshops and discussions on body movement,
technology, cooking and yoga. The music offerings are often large and
diverse, with a healthy balance of local DJs and international talent.
Art galleries:
Contemporary African Art Gallery
he Contemporary African Art Gallery has been showcasing artists from
Africa for over 20 years. Works from roughly 30 artists are represented
at all times. Most of these artists have made a name for themselves
outside of the United States, but emerging artists are also featured
constantly. The gallery gives New Yorkers and Americans visiting New
York an opportunity found nowhere else; to see authentic,
contemporary art from the depths of African culture.
SOHO Gallery for Digital Art
Located on Sullivan Street just south of Houston Street, the SOHO
Gallery for Digital Art is a showcase for contemporary digital art, as
well as a venue for numerous events. The gallery is as much a
community space as an art gallery. Comedy and music shows, book
readings, film screenings, fashion shows and gaming events help round
out the calendar each year. Presenting exhibits and events from great
art to great fun, the SGDA is the first step on the ladder to greatness
for artists and acts worldwide.