Other states in Greece experimented with other forms of rule, as in the totalitarian state of Sparta. These elections by the minority of a minority represent the first democracy in the world. In the Greek city of Athens, by about 500 BCE, the male citizens who owned land began to elect their leaders. By 800 BCE, various Greek city-states, sharing a language and a culture based on slavery, pioneered novel political cultures. The first significant civilizations of Europe formed in the second millennium BCE. Greece and Rome Ancient Greece See also: Ancient History/Greece Therefore, when endeavoring to understand the history of the United States, it is helpful to briefly describe their European origin. Europeans "discovered" and colonized the North American continent and, even after they lost political control over its territory, their influence has predominated due to a common language, social ideals, and culture. The peoples of Europe have had a tremendous effect on the development of the United States throughout the course of U.S. The AP Course Description can be found here.īrief overview of European history (before 1492) We welcome reader feedback and suggestions for improvement. The content was carefully chosen for significance and interest. The text was reorganized and edited in November 2008 to be closer to the content and organization the college board requires. The test is a standard on the subject, covering what most students in the United States study in high school and college, so we treat it as the best reference. This textbook is based on the College Entrance Examination Board test in Advanced Placement United States History.
World War I and the Treaty of Versailles (1914 - 1920).The Age of Invention and the Gilded Age (1877 - 1900).Farewell to the Star-Spangled Banner (1860 - 1861).Friction Between the States (1849 - 1860).Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny (1824 - 1849).Jeffersonian Republicanism (1800 - 1824).The Early Years of the Constitutional Republic (1787 - 1800).Brief overview of European history (before 1492).You won't see this message or any elements not part of the book's content when you print or preview this page.
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