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Largest Historical Earthquake in Florida
The largest historical earthquake in Florida happened in Northwest Florida. It was intensity 6. -
Northwest Ordinance
Creation of the first organized territory in the U.S. The territory included lands south of the Great Lakes, north and west of the Ohio River, and east of the Mississippi River. -
Vermont Becomes a State
This was formerly the Independent Republic of Vermont. A committee met in Bennington, Vermont and voted to become a state. -
Battle of Fallen Timbers
This was the final battle of the Northwest Indian War.The U.S. was led by Anthony Wayne and the Native Americans were led by Blue Jacket. The U.S. won a decisive victory. -
Tennessee Becomes a State
Tennessee was originally part of North Carolina. It was admitted as the 16th state. -
Quasi War
The Quasi War was an undeclared war fought mostly at sea. The U.S. owed France debt, but didn't pay it because it was owed to the French Crown, not Republican France. French privateers began capturing American merchant ships. The U.S. retaliated and the war began. -
Battle of Tippecanoe
The U.S. was led by William Harrison. The Native Americans were led by Tenskwatawa. The Native Americans were finally defeated when their ammunition ran low and the U.S. won. -
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
This battle was part of the War of 1812. The U.S. was led by General Andrew Jackson. They defeated the Red Sticks, a Creek Tribe. -
Siege of Fort Texas
This battle is the beginning of active campaigning by American and Mexican forces. On March 27th, troops under the command of Major Jacob Brown built a fort near the north bank of the Rio Grande. Mexican forces opened fire on May 3rd. The siege lasted for 6 days. -
Mexican-American War begins
The U.S. declared war after the Thornton Affair, where Mexican soldiers attacked and killed 16 American soldiers. Mexico officially declared war on July 7th.
