Social Studies By Marie45 Apr 8, 1775 Revolutionary War after a British major ordered John Adams Mar 31, 1776 Abigail Adams wrote to her husband Mar 4, 1797 John Adams is elected President Jul 4, 1826 John Adams death May 20, 1862 Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead act Jul 1, 1863 The battle with the largest number of casualties in the American civil war Nov 29, 1864 ASand Creek Massacre was an incident in the Indian wars in the United States