Early American Wars Timeline

By Khloe Stivers

  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    First military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. It was important because it signaled the start of the American Revolutionary War.

  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    It was a 6 month period during the American Revolutionary War when the continental army led by general George Washington encamped at valley forge Pennsylvania. It was important because it was a crucial turning point in the American Revolutionary War.

  • Benedict Arnold turns traitor.

    He plotted to surrender the American fort at West Point to the British. It was important because it was a major blow to American morale during the revolutionary war.

  • The Battle of Cowpens

    It was a decisive victory for the continental army. It was a battle led by brigadier general Morgan over British forces.

  • The USS Constitution defeats the HMS Guerriere

    It was a naval battle during the war of 1812. It was important because it was one of the first major American naval victories of the war.

  • The Battle of Baltimore

    It was a sea/land battle between British invaders and American defenders. It was important because American victory significantly boosted morale and demonstrated the young nation's ability to defend.

  • The Battle of New Orleans

    It was the final major battle of the war of 1812. It was important because it boosted moral pride and enhanced American credibility.

  • The Election of Andrew Jackson

    He was elected as the 7th president of the United States. It was important because it increased democracy.

  • The battle of the Alamo

    It was a pivotal event in the Texas revolution. It was important because the battle became a symbol of team army.

  • Mexico loses California, New Mexico, and Arizona.

    They lost them due to the result of the war. It was important because of territorial expansion, economic impact, and cultural and political changes.

  • Abraham Lincoln Elected President

    It was important because it triggered the secession of several southern states.

  • South Carolina secedes from the United States

    It was the formal withdrawal of the state of South Carolina from the United States. It was important because it was the first state to secede from the union.

  • The First Battle of Bull Run

    It was one of the first major land battles of the American civil war. It’s important because it’s impact was significant.

  • The Battle of Gettysburg

    It was a crucial battle in the American Civil War.it was important because it marked a major turning point in the civil war.

  • The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse

    It was an event that happened at the Appomattox court house. It was important because it effectively ended the civil war.

  • The sinking of the USS Maine

    It was when the American battleship uss Maine exploded in Havana harbor. It was important because it inflamed public opinion in the United States.

  • The Adoption of the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem

    It became our national anthem because it showed the powerful patriotic message and its popularity in the 19th century. It is important because of the ability to evoke feelings of patriotism.

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

    It’s when the United States and the Philippines defend the Philippines against invasion. It was important because of strategic significance, liberation and morale, and delaying Japanese advance.