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The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the start of the Revolutionary War. While trying to seize colonial war supplies, the British Troops fired shots at the American militia. -
Washington had his continental army camp out in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The army was severely unprepared and suffered numerous diseases, starvation, and miserably cold conditions. This encampment lasted 6 months. Marquis de Lafayette and Baron von Steuben helped tremendously to reshape and train the army. -
Benedict Arnold was once a hero of the American Revolution but secretly negotiated with the British to surrender West Point in exchange for money. He was captured with evidence but escaped to the British. -
The Battle of Cowpens took during the Revolutionary War. America won by using a clever tactic to lure the British into a trap. -
The USS Constitution defeated the HMS Guerriere during the War of 1812 off the coast of Nova Scotia. The HMS Guerriere was left with significant damage and surrendered to the USS Constitution. -
The Battle of Baltimore was at Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. American troops defended the fort and won against the British. This is where Francis Scott Key was inspired to write "The Star Spangled Banner". -
The Battle of New Orleans was the last big battle of the War of 1812. American forces won against the British. -
Andrew Jackson was the 7th president of the United States. He defeated John Quincey Adams. His election was significant to the rise of the Democratic Party. -
During the Texas Revolution, Texan defenders held the Alamo against a large Mexican force. The Mexicans captured the Alamo after 13 days and killed almost everyone in the Alamo. -
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hildago was signed to end the war between Mexico and The United States of America. This treaty entailed that Mexico was going to give up 55 percent of its territory. -
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States. His victory was achieved without any Southern electoral votes. His opinion about slavery caused many southern states to secede from the Union after his election. -
South Carolina was the first state to secede from the Union. They seceded because of Abraham Lincoln's election and the threat to slavery. -
The First Battle of Bull Run was the first major battle of the Civil War in Manassas, Virginia. The Union was defeated by Confederate forces, leaded to a chaotic retreat. -
During the Civil War, Union and Confederate troops fought in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The Union won and this was a huge turning point in the war. -
The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse marked the end of the Civil War when General Lee surrendered to General Grant. This was a Union victory. -
The USS Maine sank in the Havana Harbor because of an explosion. The US believed that the cause of the explosion was Spain, and this escalated tensions between the US and Spain. This contributed to the breakout of the Spanish-American War. -
The Battle of the Philippines was a land battle that took place in Manilla. This was because of the explosion of the USS Maine. -
This poem became popular during the 19th century because it represented American pride. It was adapted as the national anthem and turned into a song because it was so patriotic.