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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first major military fights of the American Revolutionary War. This was important to the Colonial Period of the United States because it was a fight for political independence. -
The Battle of Cowpens
The Battle of Cowpens was a military engagement during the American Revolutionary War. It is important to the colonial period of the United States because it made it harder for the British to invade North Carolina. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
The Winter at Valley Forge was an extremely difficult winter. This was important to the colonial period of the United States because it was a major turning point in the American Revolutionary War. -
Benedict Arnold turns traitor
Benedict Arnold betrayed the Continental Army to the British when he made secret overtures to British headquarters. This was important to the colonial period of the United States because it brought conflict. -
The USS Constitution defeats the HMS Guerriere
USS Constitution vs HMS Guerriere was a battle between an American and British ship during the War of 1812. This was important to the colonial period of the United States because it led to new colonizations. -
The Battle of Baltimore
The Battle of Baltimore occurred between British and American forces in the War of 1812. This was important to the colonial period of the United States. -
The Battle of New Orleans
The battle was the last major armed engagement between the United States and Britain. This was important to the colonial period of the United States because Britain tried to take New Orleans, West Florida, and possibly Louisiana Territories. -
The Election of Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson became the only president to pay off the national debt, which helped the colonial period of the United States tremendously. -
The Battle of the Alamo
The Battle of the Alamo was an important event that caused military engagement during the Texas Revolution. This was important to the colonial period of the United States because it was a war that resulted in drastic colonial changes. -
Mexico loses California, New Mexico, and Arizona
This treaty signed ended the war between the United States and Mexico. This was important to the colonial period of the United States because it brought more colonies to the US. -
Abraham Lincoln Elected President
Abraham Lincoln being elected as president was very important to the Colonial Period of the United States because he put an end to slavery. -
South Carolina secedes from the United States
When South Carolina seceded from the United States Carolina became the first state to secede from the federal Union. This was important to the colonial period of the United States because it made many new colonies. -
The First Battle of Bull Run
Bull Run was The first major battle of the American Civil War. This was important to the colonial period of the United States because it was a war that resulted in dramatic changes. -
The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg was a three-day battle in the American Civil War fought between Union and Confederate forces. This is important to the colonial period of the United States because the Union won. -
The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse
The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse was a military surrender of an army that was surrounded. This was important to the colonial period of the United States because people were surrendering certain areas. -
The sinking of the USS Maine
The sinking of the USS Maine was a battleship that was sent to Havana to protect Americans but it sunk. The ship was sunk by an internal explosion, which some say was accidental. This is important to the colonial period of the United States because it made the US rethink war with Spain. -
The Adoption of the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem
The Adoption of the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem happened on March 3, 1931, with the signing by President Woodrow Wilson. This was important to the Colonial Period of the United States because it was a way to express emotion during the Civil War. -
Battle of the Philippines (Spanish American War, not World War II)
The Battle of the Philippines accompanied the U.S. landing on Saipan and ended in a complete U.S. victory. This was important to the United States colonial period because it resulted in a victory.