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The Battles of Lexington and Concord begins and ends
Massachusetts colonists resisted British authority, outnumbered and outmatched the Redcoats, and initiated a prolonged struggle for independence. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
The combination of frequent cycles of freezing and thawing, intermittent snowfall and rain, as well as shortages of provisions, clothing, and shoes, contributed to extremely challenging living conditions. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
British military personnel seized supplies, made other items inoperative, and destroyed the forges and other buildings by burning them. -
Benedict Arnold turns traitor
The British had conflicting feelings about him, displaying a mixture of admiration and disapproval, while his former countrymen held him in contempt. -
The Battle of Cowpens
In the course of the American Revolutionary War, Major General Benjamin Lincoln, who held authority over the Charleston garrison, opted to capitulate his troops to the British forces. -
The Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans, a significant confrontation in the War of 1812, occurred on January 8, 1815. The battle took place just 5 miles southeast of the French Quarter of New Orleans, in the present-day suburb of Chalmette, Louisiana. It pitted the British Army, commanded by Major General Sir Edward Pakenham, against the United States Army, led by Brevet Major General Andrew Jackson. -
The USS Constitution defeats the HMS Guerriere
The confrontation between the USS Constitution, an American ship, and the HMS Guerriere, a British ship, occurred during the War of 1812. The battle took place about 400 miles southeast of Halifax, Nova Scotia, on August 19, 1812. This significant event unfolded one month after the war's initial encounter between British and American forces.. -
The Battle of Baltimore begins
During the War of 1812, the Battle of Baltimore saw American forces successfully defending the city against British sea and land invasions. The battle took place in Baltimore, Maryland, and resulted in the death of the British commanding officer. The initial encounter between the British and American forces occurred at the Battle of North Point before culminating in the larger conflict at Baltimore.Americans first took place at the Battle of North Point. -
The Battle of Baltimore ends
American military successfully defended against both sea and land invasions near the prosperous port city of Baltimore, Maryland. During the defense, the commander of the invading British forces was killed. -
The Election of Andrew Jackson
he had a chance and he took it -
The Election of Andrew Jackson
Before becoming the seventh president of the United States from 1829 to 1837, Andrew Jackson established himself as a prominent figure in American history. He was not only a lawyer, planter, general, and statesman, but also gained fame for his military achievements as a general in the U.S. Army. Additionally, he served in both houses of the U.S. Congress, leaving a lasting impact on American politics and history. -
The Battle of the Alamo
The Battle of the Alamo, a significant and decisive event in the Texas Revolution, occurred after a grueling 13-day siege. Mexican forces, led by President General Antonio López de Santa Anna, successfully recaptured the historic Alamo Mission near San Antonio de Béxar. -
The Battle of the Alamo ends
we took the land -
Mexico loses California, New Mexico, and Arizona
In the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, signed in 1848, Mexico relinquished control of a significant portion of its territory to the United States. This territory encompassed present-day California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, most of Arizona and Colorado, as well as parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Wyoming, amounting to approximately 55% of Mexico's land area at the time. -
The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse
The historic Battle of Appomattox Court House unfolded on the morning of April 9, 1865, in the picturesque Appomattox County, Virginia. This pivotal battle stands as one of the last significant confrontations of the American Civil War, signifying a momentous turning point in the war's ultimate resolution. -
Abraham Lincoln Elected President
He was chosen for his exceptional intellect and his consistent concern for the well-being of others. He was widely regarded as a compassionate individual who always prioritized the needs of others. -
South Carolina secedes from the United States
The secession of South Carolina from the Union was primarily driven by the state's desire to maintain slavery, while President Abraham Lincoln, who was staunchly against slavery, aimed to abolish it. This fundamental disagreement led to South Carolina's decision to secede from the Union. -
the first battle of bull run begining and end
The conflict was marked by intense and widespread bloodshed, making it one of the deadliest wars in the nation's history. In the end, the Confederacy emerged triumphant, shaping the course of history. -
The Battle of Gettysburg
The Confederate charge was fiercely repelled by the Union's rifle and artillery fire, resulting in significant casualties for the Confederate army. Following this defeat, General Lee skillfully led his forces on a challenging and arduous retreat back to Virginia. -
The Battle of Gettysburg ends
"We emerged victorious in the hard-fought battle, overcoming all obstacles and emerging triumphant." -
the declared war
they declared war -
the sinking of the uss maine
The USS Maine, a naval ship of the United States, served during the Spanish-American War. It engaged in a single battle before tragically sinking. -
Battle of the Philippines (Spanish American War, not World War II)
In the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, Mexico relinquished 55% of its territory to the United States. This included the present-day states of California, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, most of Arizona and Colorado, and parts of Oklahoma, Kansas, and Wyoming. -
The Adoption of the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem
After the intense Battle of Baltimore stopped, John Standford Smith gazed across the battlefield to determine which flag stood tall. As he observed the stars and stripes of America fluttering proudly in the air, he was inspired to compose what would become the iconic Star-Spangled Banner. ring proudly in the air, he was inspired to compose the iconic Star-Spangled Banner.