American history By See Vang Aug 1, 1755 The French and Indian War Apr 19, 1775 Battle of Lexington and Concord May 8, 1775 Nathanael Greene commander of a battle May 27, 1775 The Battle of Chelsea Creek Aug 27, 1776 The Battle of Long Island Brooklyn Heights Nov 26, 1776 The Battle of Trenton Jan 17, 1781 The Battle of Cowpens Oct 9, 1781 The Battle of Yorktown Dec 7, 1796 Jonh Adams is elected as second President of the U.S. Dec 20, 1860 South Caorlina seceded