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Lexington and Concord was the first fighting in the American Revolutionary War that resulted in an American victory. -
An encampment of the Continental Army during the Revolution where Washington and his soldiers endured a harsh winter with few supplies being delivered. -
Benedict Arnold worked closely with Britain in attempts to surrender the fort at West Point so he could gain a position in the military and money as an exchange. His plan was figured out and stopped before he could go through with it, he retreated to the protection of British controlled land before he could be arrested. -
A battle fought between 2000 militia men against the British army, it ended up being the worst loss for Britain since the surrender at Saratoga in 1777. -
The Constitution engaged in a naval battle with the Guerriere, destroyed both its masts and inflicted heavy damage. The British crew surrendered and the ship was burned soon after. -
A major battle in The War of 1812 fought between ships and bunkers, and led to the Star Spangled Banner being created. -
A Louisiana battle fought weeks after the Treaty of Ghent, where British forces lost 2000 men compared to less than 100 of the Americans. -
Andrew Jackson of the Democrat Party goes against John Quincy Adams of the Republican Party, and Jackson wins, leading to a series of historical events that happened due to him being president during important times. -
A holdout of 200 Americans to defend land they were taking from Mexico. Thousands of Mexican soldiers were delayed for 13 days, and the Alamo finally fell. -
America invaded Mexico in order to continue their expansion west, and get back at them for the fighting in Texas. -
Lincoln was elected as the 16th president, and the first republican president. His election and strong views against slavery would start the American Civil War. -
Caused by the election of Abraham Lincoln, South Carolina feared hat might happen to slavery and became the first to remove themselves from the original U.S. -
A battle in Virginia where both sides were unprepared, the Confederates won and Lincoln ordered several changes in the army system to compensate. -
A huge victory and turning point for the Union side, causing General Lee’s push into the north to be stopped and his army defeated. -
The official end of the American Civil War, when General Lee surrendered to General Grant. -
The USS Maine’s ammunition exploded, killing 260 crew members, destroyed the ship, and fueled the start of the war against Spain. -
During the Cuban fight for independence from Spain, America got involved and started a war, destroying the Spanish troops in Manila Bay. -
A bill from congress was to be signed into law from a decision made by president Herbert Hoover to make it the official American National Anthem.