Early American Wars Timeline

By ZackaryPNelson

  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord – 1775

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord – 1775
    In the Battle of Lexington and Concord, the popular shot was heard worldwide. This marked the beginning of the American War of Independence 1775- 83.

  • The Winter at Valley Forge – 1777-1778

    The Winter at Valley Forge – 1777-1778
    The winter of 1777-1778 wasn't the coldest or worst winter in the war. The original freezing and thawing, there was also irregular snowfall along with rain, which soon came with the shortage of providing, clothes and shoes.

  • Benedict Arnold turns traitor – 1780

    Benedict Arnold turns traitor – 1780
    In 1780, a well-known war hero Benedict Arnold walked away from his country. So he could attend a meeting with a top British officer.

  • The Battle of Cowpens – 1781

    The Battle of Cowpens – 1781
    A man by the name of Daniel Morgan led his army of tough Continentals and backwoods militia to great success. This was greater than Banastre Tarleton's battle-hardened force of British

  • The USS Constitution defeats the HMS Guerriere – 1812

    The USS Constitution defeats the HMS Guerriere – 1812
    In 1812, the USS Constitution won against HMS Guerriere. The USS Constitution won by burning HMS Guerriere.

  • The Battle of Baltimore – 1814

    The Battle of Baltimore – 1814
    The Battle of Baltimore a sea-land battle, where America attracted on sea and land to the port city of Baltimore, Maryland.

  • The Battle of New Orleans – 1815

    The Battle of New Orleans – 1815
    The battle of New Orleans was against the British Army in the control of Edward Pakenham. Along with the U.S. Army was controlled by Andrew Jackson. There were 5 miles around 8 km southeast from the French Quarter of New Orleans.

  • The Election of Andrew Jackson – 1828

    The Election of Andrew Jackson – 1828
    Many states moved to a popular vote for president, this left only South Carolina and Delaware that legislatures wanted to choose. Jackson won with 55.5% of the popular votes.