Early American Wars Timeline

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  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battle of Lexington and Concord was the first military campaign to kick off the Revolutionary War.
  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    The Winter at Valley Forge

    The U.S. Army was stationed at Valley Forge with a low supply, and many men died from it.
  • Benedict Arnold turns traitor

    Benedict Arnold turns traitor

    Benedict Arnold turned his back on the U.S. after secretly meeting with a British official.
  • The Battle of Cowpens

    The Battle of Cowpens

    This battle might've been irrelevant to some, however, it was important for the war because it slowed British efforts to invade North Carolina.
  • The USS Constitution defeats the HMS Guerriere

    The USS Constitution defeats the HMS Guerriere

    This was the first navy battle in U.S. history.
  • The Battle of Baltimore

    The Battle of Baltimore

    The U.S. faced the British Navy at Port North Point. The U.S. stood there ground and won the battle, inspiring Francis Scott Key to write the Star Spangled Banner.
  • The Battle of New Orleans

    The Battle of New Orleans

    5,300 British Troops lost to 4,000 American Troops. Americans dug into fortified mud in the east of Mississippi, and it was a key strategy that won the battle.
  • The Election of Andrew Jackson

    The Election of Andrew Jackson

    Andrew Jackson was elected on this day, beating Martin Van Buren.
  • The Battle of the Alamo

    The Battle of the Alamo

    The Battle of the Alamo was a pivotal moment in the Mexican/American War. Many men lost their lives during this battle which fueled the Americans of Texas to win the war.
  • Mexico loses California, New Mexico, and Arizona

    Mexico loses California, New Mexico, and Arizona

    As a result of losing the war, Mexico seceded over 50 percent of there land.
  • Abraham Lincoln Elected President

    Abraham Lincoln Elected President

    On this day, Abraham Lincoln was elected, sparking high tension between the North and South. It eventually would start the Civil War.
  • South Carolina secedes from the United States

    South Carolina secedes from the United States

    South Carolina was the first southern state to secede from the United States.
  • The First Battle of Bull Run

    The First Battle of Bull Run

    This was the first battle to kick off the Civil War.
  • The Battle of Gettysburg

    The Battle of Gettysburg

    This was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War. Over 50,000 soldiers died.
  • The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse

    The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse

    This was the last battle of the Civil War. After this battle, General Lee and his men surrendered and the war ended.
  • The sinking of the USS Maine

    The sinking of the USS Maine

    The USS Maine was sent to Havana, Cuba to protect American interests during the long-standing revolt of the Cubans. The Maine sank after her forward gunpowder exploded, however, it sparked the Spanish/American award due to the U.S. misunderstanding it as an attack from Spain.
  • Battle of the Philippines (Spanish American War, not World War II)

    Battle of the Philippines (Spanish American War, not World War II)

    This battle campaign took place in Cuba and the Philippines. The U.S. won this battle.
  • The Adoption of the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem

    The Adoption of the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem

    The Star Spangled Banner is officially the U.S. Anthem, declared after Herbert Hoover signed it into law.