early American wars timeline

By loganyennie999
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    First main battle in the American Revolutionary War
  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    The Winter at Valley Forge

    a period of immense hardship for the Continental Army under George Washington marked by severe shortages of food, and shelter leading to disease and death
  • Benedict Arnold turns traitor.

    Benedict Arnold turns traitor.

    He turned traitor when he surrendered in battle with the British in exchange for money and a spot in their military
  • The Battle of Cowpens

    The Battle of Cowpens

    Battle during the American Revolutionary War
  • The USS Constitution defeats the HMS Guerriere

    The USS Constitution defeats the HMS Guerriere

    The British ship surrendered. Guerriere was too badly damaged to salvage and was burned the following day
  • The Battle of Baltimore

    The Battle of Baltimore

    During the War of 1812, and was a major battle
  • The Battle of New Orleans

    The Battle of New Orleans

    Forces led by General Andrew Jackson defended a larger British army trying to seize the city
  • The Election of Andrew Jackson

    The Election of Andrew Jackson

  • The Battle of the Alamo

    The Battle of the Alamo

    A military engagement in the Texas Revolution
  • mexico loses californa, new mexico, and arizona

    mexico loses californa, new mexico, and arizona

    Mexico loses California, New Mexico, and Arizona.
  • Abraham Lincoln Elected President

    Abraham Lincoln Elected President

    Lincoln's refusal to allow for the expansion of slavery, and his belief in democracy and freedom of opportunity for all
  • South Carolina secedes from the United States

    South Carolina secedes from the United States

    The state cited the election of Abraham Lincoln and perceived threats to slavery as justifications for their withdrawal
  • The First Battle of Bull Run

    The First Battle of Bull Run

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

    The Battle of Gettysburg

    a three-day battle in the American Civil War and which was fought between the Union and Confederate armys
  • The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse

    The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse

    Robert E. Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia
  • The sinking of the USS Maine

    The sinking of the USS Maine

    was a large cause of why the Spanish-American War started
  • Battle of the Philippines (Spanish-American War, not World War II)

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

    Battle of Manila Bay
  • 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 congressional act