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This is importan because it's the first true battle of the American Revolution. It started because there was a shit fired, however it's unknown who made the first shot. Eight colonists died, and later the British were forced to retreat at the North bridge in Concord. -
This was an intense part of the war for the colonial army. They faced a serious lack of food, storage, and clothing. They also struggled with major sickness and death. This was important because it was a huge turning point in the war. -
this was a battle during the revolutionary war. It was a victory for the U.S. because of the clever tactic used. They sent the milicia first, and then had them fall back to reveal the army, then they had more people surround the British troop. This was important because it signified the start of Americas path to victory. -
The was the next battle after the British had burned the White House. Here the American army was defeating Britain by land and water, so the British leader withdrew from the battle. This was important because it showed the increase in Americans motivation, and determination. After this it also increased their morale, and gave them hope. -
This battle was a Turing point during the Texas revolution. Almost all Texans had been killed, and Mexico had won the battle. This had led to the saying "remember the Alamo". It was important because it was the main encouragement for the Texans to win the war. -
This was a three day long battle in Pennsylvania. It's considered the bloodiest battle of the war. It's majorly important to the war because it was a turing point for the union, boosting their morale, and starts to show the ending of the confederates. -
this was the final big battle during the war of 1812. Andrew Jackson led American troops to victory against the British, who had outnumbered them significantly. There were almost two times the amount of British casualties than there were American. It's important because helped Jackson career, and happened after the treaty had already been signed, even though they had not heard that news yet. -
He was elected president due to the north and west states, the southern ones did not vote for him. 10 out of the 15 confederate or slave states voted against him. He was the first republican president. This is an important event because he was a major part in the abolishment of slavery and they civil war. -
This event is where California left the US. Because of the fear that slavery was going to come to an end. This was right after Lincoln's election. It was the spark that initiated other states to do so, and eventually caused the civil war, which is why its so important. -
This was the first battle of the civil war. The general public had anticipated it to be a one and done kind of war, so they had watched it happen. However, it ended up being one of many, and a very bloody one at that. The confederates had won the battle. It was important because it allowed for the public to experience what true war looked like, allowed for the confederates to gain more confidence in the war effort, and the union realized they needed more training. -
This was the event where the confederate general (Robert E. Lee) surrendered to the Union (Ulysses S. Grant). It's important because it was the true ending of the civil war. It isn't considered a true treaty, but they agreed that if they could go home and keep possession of their horses, and sidearms that they would not fight again and surrender their weapons. -
This event was a huge motivator for the US to declare war against the Spanish. It was said that the Spanish was responsible for the explosion that caused the ship to sink. It was important because it led to Cubas independence, and was the main cause of the war. -
The star spangled banner was a poem made inspired by the battle of Fort McHenry. Its lines are describing the war, and what all Frances Scott Key had witnessed. It was adopted a generous time after, but was already wildly known by the public. It was importsnt because it was very inspiring for not only the soldiers, but the public too.