Early American Wars Timeline

By GracieLKelly
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The battles that homed the famous 'Shot heard round' the world'.
  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    The Winter at Valley Forge

    One of the harshest winters in US History for the army. Shortages of clothing, food, and disease was everywhere.

  • Benedict Arnold turns traitor

    He turns his back on America for Britan by meeting with a secret British official. (BOOOO)
  • The Battle of Cowpens

    The Battle of Cowpens

    A battle during the American Revolutionary War in Cowpens, Cherokee County. This battle was critical for overall victory in the war.

  • The USS Constitution defeats the HMS Guerriere

    This battle was fought in the Atlantic Ocean. 400 miles southeast of Halifax.
  • The Battle of Baltimore

    The Battle of Baltimore

    A sea and land battle fought between British and American troops in the War of 1812.
  • The Battle of New Orleans

    The Battle of New Orleans

    This battle marked the state's political incorporation into the Union

  • The Election of Andrew Jackson

    President Andrew Jackson officially became President.
  • The Battle of the Alamo

    The Battle of the Alamo

    A war in the Texan revolution, following a 13 day siege.

  • Mexico loses California, New Mexico, and Arizona

    A treaty was signed that gave us California, New Mexico, and Arizona.
  • Abraham Lincoln Elected President

    Abraham Lincoln Elected President

    He was elected president on this day.
  • South Carolina secedes from the United States

    South Carolina secedes from the United States

    The Southern Legislature didn't like the new President. So they removed themselves.
  • The First Battle of Bull Run

    The First Battle of Bull Run

    The first major battle of the American Civil War.
  • The Battle of Gettysburg

    The Battle of Gettysburg

    This battle involved the largest number of casualties of the entire civil war. It's often shown as the war's turning point.
  • The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse

    The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse

    This was made to discuss the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia. This would end the Civil War.
  • The sinking of the USS Maine

    The sinking of the USS Maine

    An explosion of an unknown origin sunk the ship on this date, killing 266 of 354 crew members

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

    The final U.S. victory of the Spanish-American war.
  • The Adoption of the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem

    The Adoption of the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem

    Francis Scott Key authored this song on 09/14/1814. It was adopted as the Anthem of the United States on this date. (RAHHH AMERICA FREEDOM 🇺🇸🦅‼)