Outline of the history of the United States

The following outline is provided as an overview of and a topical guide to the history of the United States.

These multi-year periods are commonly identified in American history.

The existence and dating of some of these periods is debated by historians.

These periods are commonly identified as the large changes within political parties.

See List of wars involving the United States.

Map of North America at the start of Queen Anne's War (1702), showing areas occupied by the three European powers
Map of the British and French settlements in North America in 1750, before the French and Indian War