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Battle of Lexington & Concord
These major battles were the first battles of the Revolutionary War. Rebellious Patriots were keeping supplies from Boston's British Forces, which resulted in British Forces marching on the forts. Not only were these the first major battles of the Revolutionary War, they were one of the very first major battles within the nation... -
Battle of Saratoga
Major turning point for the American forces in the Revolutionary War. The defeat of British General Burgoyne's forces flip-flopped the outcome of the war immensely. After this American victory, France offered military aid to the American's which reinforced their overall power against the British. -
Battle of Yorktown
American General George Washington commanded 17,000 American & French troops against British General Lord Charles Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia. Which resolved into an outstanding victory for the Americans on this day. Considered the last major battle of the Revolutionary War. -
Northwest Ordinance
Adopted by Congress and established a proper method of how states are added to the Union. Also influenced the creation of the Bill of Rights. Governed by the Articles of Confederation when this was first adopted, leading to the establishment of the Constitution. -
Alien & Sedition Acts
Legislation passed by President Adams that establishes new authoritive powers to deport foreign immigrants. Also includes additional steps to become legal immigrants within the United States of America. Establishes general deportation concepts. -
Virginia & Kentucky Resolutions
Virginia & Kentucky legislators legally claim the Alien & Sedition Acts unconstitutional. Leads to the termination of the Alien & Sedition Acts. Practically terminated the idea that the President could imprison individuals who he tagged as dangerous or foreign. -
Marbury v. Madison
This was an extremely important Supreme Court case that expanded the power of the Judicial Branch. The result of this case gave the Judicial Branch the power of Judicial review. Which allows the Judicial Branch to determine whether a law is constitutional or not, which equalizes the branches powers immensely. Practically established proper checks & balances. -
Louisiana Purchase
This purchase was one of the largest land expansions the United States has ever gained. The purchase was made by Thomas Jefferson, who himself questioned the constitutionality of the purchase... He was a firm believer in a strict interpretation of the Constitution. France sold us the 827,000 square miles of land for $15 million. Which even today, is still one crazy cheap purchase. -
Missouri Compromise
Missouri requested to become a state in 1819 and this started a political dispute. At the time, there was 22 states, which resulted in 11 non-slave states, and 11 slave states. Missouri would result in the states being unbalanced. This Compromise was an attempt to calm the ongoing disputes. This was implemented under the conditions of Missouri joining in as a slave state and Maine as a non-slave state. -
Monroe Doctrine
Declaration by the United States that the Old World powers needed to stay in their own Hemispheres. The United States wouldn't involve themselves in European diplomatic disputes, thus the Western Hemisphere needs to remain vacant from foreign European powers. -
Nullification Crisis
Under Andrew Jackson's Presidency, many Protective Tariffs were implemented & passed in Congress. South Carolina disagreed with these Tariffs and argued that they were unconstitutional, however, nobody else shared their beliefs. This showed that nullification the South would not make them agree with the Federal Government's ruling. -
Texas Annexation
Texas seceded from the Republic of Mexico on March 2, 1836. Texas wished to join the United States as a state, however that took 10 years to accomplish. Polk promised to annex Texas as a state if and when he was elected, and he did. Texas was annexed under the claim of Manifest Destiny, and that it was needed to complete it. Which resulted in Texas joining the United States as a slave state. -
Mexican Cession
The Mexican Cession was a result of victory after of American-Mexican war. This portion of Mexico ceded into the United States after the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. -
Oregon Treaty
This treaty set the Oregon boundaries between the United States and the United Kingdom. The territory was set at the 49th parallel west of the Rocky Mountains. The United States wanted Oregon for the fertile soil filled lands for farming purposes. -
Compromise of 1850
An attempt to settle disputes about slavery in the nation. This abolished the slave trade in Washington D.C which resulted in slave owners having an upper hand at recovering runaway slaves. This compromise was proposed by Henry Clay. -
Bleeding Kansas
Some individuals would argue that this is the first battle of the Civil War. Anti-slavery and slavery forces of Kansas meet here to brawl it out. This battle dubs this event as "Bleeding Kansas", remarkably intriguing battle of the Civil War. -
Kansas - Nebraska Act
Allowed Kansas and Nebraska to determine whether they're to be slave states or non-slave states. Repeallance of the Missouri Compromise, which impeded slavery North of latitude 36:30 -
Battle of Fort Sumter
First battle of the American Civil War. The very first shots were fired at this location. Major Robert Anderson was the officer-in-charge of the fort at the time. This was the start of one of our nation's bloodiest wars, the American Civil war. -
Battle of Bull Run
Major battle for the American Civil war. Brigadier General Irvin McDowell led his men against the Confederate Army resulting in this intense battle. -
Battle of Antietam
This battle was a grimacing day. History labels this as the bloodiest day in American history. Over 23,000 lives were lost this day. This was a victory for the Union, which persuaded President Lincoln to address his Preliminary Emancipation on September 22, 1862. -
Emancipation Proclaimation
States that seceded from the Union were against slavery and thought of it as unconstitutional. This proclamation stated that all slaves within these states shall henceforth be free from their enslaved binds. -
Battle of Vicksburg
Major turning point in the Civil War, this was a Union victory. This victory was claimed just after the fall of Gettysburg, which resulted in this being labeled as the major turning point of the Civil war. -
Battle of Gettysburg
This battle was the bloodiest battle of the American Civil war. Confederate General Robert F. Lee's attempt at a second Northern invasion failed. Over 50,000 men fell during this three day battle, and it resulted in a Union victory. -
Gettysburg Address
Famous speech from President Lincoln.This speech took place at official dedication ceremony for the National Cemetery of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This is located where one of the most bloodiest battles took place during the Civil War. -
13th Amendment
The banishment of slavery within the United States of America as a whole. All methods and practices of forced involuntary servitude is outlawed and illegal. The only minor exception is punishment for individuals convicted of a crime. -
14th Amendment
This amendment guarantees to the individuals whom are born within the United States of America that they'll be granted citizenship, even if they have slave related background. Ensurance of equal protection. -
15th Amendment
This amendment allows all men of all races the right to vote. Individuals cannot be denied due to their colour, relations,or race by any state. However, many slyly avoided this amendment by establishing a poll tax and literacy tests. -
Plessy v. Ferguson
Supreme Court case that challenged the constitutionality of segregation. Plessy was unsuccessful, and it stirred some of the public's views on segregation. Accomodation for equality law-wise was promised, however, social equality was never promised. Resulting in poorer conditions for African-Americans. This was one of the first major challenges against the segregation laws, and it was one of the most impacting.