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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the start of the Revolutionary War. While trying to seize colonial war supplies, the British Troops fired shots at the American militia. -
The Battle of Baltimore
The Battle of Baltimore was at Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. American troops defended the fort and won against the British. This is where Francis Scott Key was inspired to write "The Star Spangled Banner". -
The Battle of the Alamo
During the Texas Revolution, Texan defenders held the Alamo against a large Mexican force. The Mexicans captured the Alamo after 13 days and killed almost everyone in the Alamo. -
The First Battle of Bull Run
The First Battle of Bull Run was the first major battle of the Civil War in Manassas, Virginia. The Union was defeated by Confederate forces, leaded to a chaotic retreat. -
The Battle of Gettysburg
During the Civil War, Union and Confederate troops fought in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The Union won and this was a huge turning point in the war. -
The Sinking of The USS Maine
The USS Maine sank in the Havana Harbor because of an explosion. The US believed that the cause of the explosion was Spain, and this escalated tensions between the US and Spain. This contributed to the breakout of the Spanish-American War. -
The Adoption of the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem
This poem became popular during the 19th century because it represented American pride. It was adapted as the national anthem and turned into a song because it was so patriotic.