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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The fight took place in the town of Lexington. Eventually, the British retreated. This event kicked off the American Revolutionary War. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
Living conditions during this winter were very difficult due to the shortages of clothes, shoes, food, and blankets. -
Benedict Arnold turns traitor
Benedict Arnold, the commander of the American fort at West Point, had secret negotiations with the British. When he was caught, he went to the British lines to avoid getting arrested. -
The Battle of Cowpens
The militia left the front line after they fired two shots. The British thought they were retreating and went after them. When the British caught up to them, they were met with rifles and bullets. -
The USS Constitution defeats the HMS Guerriere
This hour-long battle happened off the coast of Nova Scotia. When the Constitution fired their cannon and hit the Geurrirer, they had no other choice but to surrender. -
The Battle of Baltimore
The Americans retreated in this sea/land battle, but it helped prepare for other battles to come. -
The Battle of New Orleans
This battle was won by Andrew Jackson and the American troops, even though they were outnumbered by the British. -
The Election of Andrew Jackson
Jackson won the popular vote against Adams. -
The Battle of the Alamo
This battle occurred in San Antonio, Texas, from February 23 to March 6, 1836. The Texans lost this battle and the Mexicans won. -
Mexico loses California, New Mexico, and Arizona
Because of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, Mexico gave up 55% of its territory. -
Abraham Lincoln Elected President
Lincoln won the election by popular vote against 4 other candidates. -
South Carolina secedes from the United States
South Carolina seceded from the union when Abraham Lincoln was elected president. It was because he was against slavery. -
The First Battle of Bull Run
The Confederate won this battle while the Federal forces fled back to Washington, DC. -
The Battle of Gettysburg
This battle was the turning point of the war and had the largest number of deaths. -
The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse
This is when the military surrendered their weapons, but the Confederate government did not surrender. -
The sinking of the USS Maine
The sinking of the USS Maine was believed to be a sabotage from the Spanish when in reality, it was most likely caused by a fire or explosion where the ammunition was kept. -
Battle of the Philippines (Spanish American War, not World War II)
The Philippine rebels fought off troops that arrived late to the island. They thought that the U.S. would help them gain independence, but they gave Cuba independence first. -
The Adoption of the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem
Woodrow Wilson was the president that adopted the Star Spangled Banner as the national anthem.