Early American Wars Timeline

  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord
    Defying British authority, Massachusetts colonists rebelled and won against the redcoats.
  • The Battle of Baltimore

    The Battle of Baltimore
    Taking place during the War of 1812, America and the British fought in Baltimore, Maryland
  • The Battle of the Alamo

    The Battle of the Alamo
    During the Texas Revolution, the Mexican troops had engaged the American army.
  • Abraham Lincoln Elected President

    Abraham Lincoln Elected President
    Abraham Lincoln became president and became an advocate for slave abolishment.
  • The First Battle of Bull Run

    The First Battle of Bull Run
    The first main battle of the Civil War.
  • The Battle of Gettysburg

    The Battle of Gettysburg
    Known as the turning point of the war, The Battle of Gettysburg had an estimated over 50,000 casualties.
  • The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse

    The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse
    This was The Union's victory, and the Confederacy's "formal surrender"
  • The sinking of the USS Maine

    The sinking of the USS Maine
    The USS Maine had set sail for Havana to aid the Americans. However, gunpowder held on the ship had exploded, causing the sinking of this war vessel.
  • The Adoption of the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem

    The Adoption of the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem
    Herbert Hoover, president during this time, signed a bill officially adopting the Star Spangled Banner as the national anthem for the U.S.