Early American Wars

By ChrisGullion1
  • Battles of Lexington and Concord

    Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The sight of "the shot heard 'round the world", this was the first battle in the American War of Independence.
  • Winter at Valley Forge

    Winter at Valley Forge

    George Washington led Revolutionary forces to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania for the winter, and though it wasn't a particularly harsh winter, the weather was unpredictable leading to multiple thaws and refreezing. After having lost several recent battles, Washington's forces were discouraged, depleted, and unprepared for the conditions they were facing.
  • Benedict Arnold Turns Traitor

    Benedict Arnold Turns Traitor

    Benedict Arnold had been an officer in the American Revolution until he betrayed his countrymen to join British forces. He fed the British information on America's plans, offered to hand over a fort he'd been entrusted with in New York, and eventually led a British attack on New London, Connecticut.
  • Battle of Cowpens

    Battle of Cowpens

    The first American victory after several losses to British forces, this battle allowed the Revolution to slow Britain's invasion of North Carolina. It's estimated that while America only lost 72 men, Britain's casualties were 600 or more.

  • USS Constitution Defeats HMS Guerriere

  • Battle of Baltimore

  • Battle of New Orleans

  • Election of Andrew Jackson

  • Battle of the Alamo

  • Mexico Loses California, New Mexico, and Arizona

  • Abraham Lincoln Elected as President

  • South Carolina Secedes from the Union

  • First Battle of Bull Run

  • Battle of Gettysburg

  • Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse

  • Sinking of the USS Maine

  • Battle of the Philippines(Spanish American War)

    Battle of the Philippines(Spanish American War)

    Because they supported Cuba's rebellion against Spain, America declared war on April 21, 1898 marking the first time the U.S. would fight overseas.

  • Adoption of Star Spangled Banner as National Anthem