Early American Wars Timeline

By Dagon Odd
  • The Battle of Lexington and Concord

    The Battle of Lexington and Concord

    The first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War.
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    The Battle of Baltimore

    The defense on the coast against the british helped end the war of 1812.
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    The Battle of the Alamo

    This was the most memorable battle in the Texas Revolution, it caused the whole state of Texas to fight against Mexico for independence.
  • The First Battle of Bull Run

    The First Battle of Bull Run

    First major battle of the American Civil War.
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    The Battle of Gettysburg

    This battle crushed the confederacy, ending the civil war in it's tracks.
  • The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse

    The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse

    This is when Robert E. Lee surrendered.
  • The sinking of the USS Maine

    The sinking of the USS Maine

    An explosion sunk the USS Maine killing 266 of the 354 crew members on the Cuba harbor, causing America to declare war on Spain.
  • The Adoption of the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem

    The Adoption of the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem

    President Herbert Hoover signed a bill making this song the national anthem.