early american wars timeline

By GavinN
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    leading military engagements of the American Revolutionary War
  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    The Winter at Valley Forge

    After failing to retake Philadelphia, Washington led his 12,000-man army to Valley Forge
  • Benedict Arnold turns traitor

    Benedict Arnold turns traitor

    Benedict Arnold meets with the British behind America's back and turned traitor
  • The Battle of Cowpens

    The Battle of Cowpens

    this battle resulted in a humiliating British defeat which killed their winning streak they'd been having
  • The USS Constitution defeats the HMS Guerriere

    The USS Constitution defeats the HMS Guerriere

    this victory acts as a morale boost for the American populous.
  • The Battle of Baltimore

    The Battle of Baltimore

    fought between British and American forces it also inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that would eventually become The Star-Spangled Banner,
  • The Battle of New Orleans

    The Battle of New Orleans

    The Battle of New Orleans marked Louisiana's political incorporation into the Union.
  • The Election of Andrew Jackson

    The Election of Andrew Jackson

    Andrew Jackson is now the president of the united states
  • The Battle of the Alamo

    The Battle of the Alamo

    after a 13-day siege, Mexican troops under President General Santa Anna reclaimed the Alamo.
  • Mexico loses California, New Mexico, and Arizona

    Mexico loses California, New Mexico, and Arizona

    This ended the war between america and Mexico and they seceded these lands.
  • Abraham Lincoln Elected President

    Abraham Lincoln Elected President

    the day Abraham Lincoln was voted to be the next president
  • South Carolina secedes from the United States

    South Carolina secedes from the United States

    They perceived Lincoln being elected as a threat so they seceded.
  • The First Battle of Bull Run

    The First Battle of Bull Run

    first major battle in the American civil war.
  • The Battle of Gettysburg

    The Battle of Gettysburg

    three-day battle fought between Union and Confederate soldiers
  • The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse

    The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse

    this marked the end of the civil war with a confederate defeat
  • The sinking of the USS Maine

    The sinking of the USS Maine

    explosion of unknown origin destroys the USS Maine
  • Battle of the Philippines (Spanish American War, not World War II)

    Battle of the Philippines (Spanish American War, not World War II)

    This essentially marked the beginning of the Philippine's fight for independence.
  • The Adoption of the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem

    The Adoption of the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem

    the star-spangled banner in now the national anthem.