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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
leading military engagements of the American Revolutionary War -
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 meets with the British behind America's back and turned traitor -
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
this victory acts as a morale boost for the American populous. -
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 marked Louisiana's political incorporation into the Union. -
The Election of Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson is now the president of the united states -
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
This ended the war between america and Mexico and they seceded these lands. -
Abraham Lincoln Elected President
the day Abraham Lincoln was voted to be the next president -
South Carolina secedes from the United States
They perceived Lincoln being elected as a threat so they seceded. -
The First Battle of Bull Run
first major battle in the American civil war. -
The Battle of Gettysburg
three-day battle fought between Union and Confederate soldiers -
The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse
this marked the end of the civil war with a confederate defeat -
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)
This essentially marked the beginning of the Philippine's fight for independence. -
The Adoption of the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem
the star-spangled banner in now the national anthem.