The ENTIRE History of the United States of America – Full Movie

Here are the key points and YouTube video “History of the United States”:

• Pre-Colonial Era & European Arrival:
  1. Before European colonization, Native American peoples had established complex societies and governments across North America for thousands of years.
  2. Leif Erikson was the first European to reach North America (around the 15th century), establishing a short-lived settlement in Labrador.
  3. Christopher Columbus discovered the West Indies in 1492, opening new frontiers for European exploration.
  4. Amerigo Vespucci popularized the term “New World,” leading to the hemisphere being named “America” after him.
  5. By the 16th century, various European powers (Spain, England, Portugal, Sweden, Dutch, France) began exploring and mapping the East Coast of North America.
  6. Early interactions between Europeans and Native Americans varied, and European diseases caused widespread illness and death among native populations.

• Early European Settlements & Colonization:
  1. Early English attempts at permanent colonies, like Roanoke Island (1585, 1587), failed.
  2. The first permanent European settlement in North America was established by Spanish colonists in St. Augustine, Florida, in 1564.
  3. The English successfully established Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607.
  4. The Pilgrims established the Plymouth colony in 1620, celebrating the first Thanksgiving in 1621.
  5. Throughout the 17th century, more English colonies formed, increasing trade with Europe.
  6. Spain expanded its North American empire, and France established settlements along the St. Lawrence River.

• Road to Revolution & Independence:
  1. Tensions escalated between the British government and American colonists in the 1760s as Britain sought to regain economic control after the Seven Years’ War [37:04:00].
  2. British Parliament levied taxes and acts (e.g., Sugar Act of 1764) to pay off war debt, leading to protests from colonists who felt their rights were violated due to a lack of representation.
  3. These disputes ultimately led to the American Revolution and the birth of the United States of America on July 4th, 1776.

• Modern Era & Current Challenges:
  1. The video briefly covers the US’s rise to global dominance, becoming a “modern Roman Empire” with a powerful military and numerous human accomplishments.
  2. It discusses recent events, including the 2020 presidential election where Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump.
  3. Trump contested the outcome, leading to increased distrust in the electoral process and the January 6th, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.
  4. Under President Biden, the US military withdrew from Afghanistan, and the US began funneling aid to Ukraine after the 2022 Russian invasion.
  5. The video highlights the ongoing political division within the country.
  6. Despite challenges, the United States is characterized by its resilience, adaptability, and diversity, maintaining its position as a world leader.