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First military engagement often the American Revolutionary War. It was marked the official start of the American revolution and the fight for independence from Britain
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Continental Army’s harsh winter camp in Pennsylvania. Despite suffering, the army became stronger thanks to training by Baron von Steuben.
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American general plotted to surrender West Point to the British. Became the infamous traitor in U.S. history, a symbol of betrayal.
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Revolutionary War battle in South Carolina, decisive American victory, Boosted morales and helped turn the tide in the South against Britain.
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Famous naval battle during the War of 1812. Boosted American morales the USS Constitution earned the nickname “Oldironsides”
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U.S. forces defended Baltimore Harbor against a British naval attack. It was inspired Francis Scott Key to write the Star-Spangled Banner, later the national anthem.
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Last major battle of the War of 1812, led by Andrew Jackson. Huge U.S. victory, boosted American nationalism(fought after the peace treaty was signed)
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Jackson, a common man, won the presidency. Marked the rise of Jacksonian democracy and expanded voting rights for white men.
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A small group of Texan defenders fought Mexican forces. Became a rallying cry “Remember the Alamo” fro Texan independence form Mexico.
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Ended the Mexican-American War; Mexico ceded vast territories to the U.S. greatly expanded U.S. territory(Mexican Cession)
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Lincoln, the Republican candidate, won the presidency. Also promoted Southern states to secede, leading directly to the Civil War
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First Southern state to leave the Union. Started the secession movement that formed the Confederacy
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first major battle of the Civil War in Virginia; confederate victory. Shattered Union hopes of a quick war, showing it would be long and bloody.
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Turning point battle of the Civil War; Union defeated Confederate forces under Robert E. Lee
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General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant. Effectively ended the Civil War
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the U.S. battleship Maine exploded in Havana Harbor, Cuba. Sparked the Spanish-American War cries of “Remember the Maine” blamed Spain.
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U.S. navy defeated Spanish forced in the Philippines. Gave the U.S. control of the Philippines, marking America as a global power.
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Congress officially made Francis Scott key’s poem into the U.S. national anthem. It became a symbol of national pride and indenting, rotted in the war of 1812