Term
|
Definition
| 1607-first permanent settlement on the North American Continent |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| European veteran, hired to teach Jamestown settlers military skills |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| European veteran, hired to teach Jamestown settlers military skills |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| European veteran, hired to teach Jamestown settlers military skills |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| European veteran, hired to teach Jamestown settlers military skills |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| European veteran, hired to teach Plymouth settlers military skills |
|
|
Term
| Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston |
|
Definition
| 1638-the first "volunteer militia," an exlusive society of 50-100 affluent men to keep martial spirit alive |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| garrisons that colonists would pack into when danger threatened |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| raised a company composed of apprentices, servants, seamen, and even convicted priates |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1676-an Indian figher, authorized by Plymouth Colony governor, raised volunteer company of 200 men: whites and 140 friendly indians interested in rewards of indian booty and prisoners |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1622-Indian Confederation Chief, assured whites they were safe before killing 25% of Virginia's population beginning the first Tidewater War |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1622-started by Opechancanough killing 25% of Virginia's population in a surprise attack lasting 10 years |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1644-launched again by Opechancanough, indians suffered a decisive defeat. Opechancanough captured and killed |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1630s-war between the fierce Pequot tribe and the colonists aided by friendly tribes, concluded with the slaughter at Mystic River. Pequot were reduced to impotence |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1630s-led colonial troops in the slaughter at the Mystic River, killing of Pequot tribe |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1630s-led colonial troops in the slaughter at the Mystic River, killing of Pequot tribe |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1675-Wampanoag Indians and their allies raided homes on New England frontier, cost many lives of settlers and destroyed indian tribes, New England went into debt greater than its property value |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1675-Bacon wanted to kill all indians, rebelled from pacifist governor, killed indian innocents & fought governor's loyal forces until his death |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1675-governor during Bacon's Rebellion, believed they should discriminate between friendly and enemy indians |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1565-Spain's eastern anchor in FL |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| first Dutch fort, it was built in the Hudson Valley |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Algonquin (Abnakis, Montagnais, Ottawas
Hurons) and Hurons in the North, Choctaws in the South, allied with |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Iroquios (The Five Nations)(Onondaga, Oneida, Cayuga, Seneca, Mohawk) in the north and in the south: Cherokees, Creeks, and Chicasaws allied with |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1689-1697 between French and British over fishing rights, religious differences, struggle for domination in fur trade. conducted raids on each other, militia proved useless to stop them |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1689-Canada's governor, had a plan to take New York, defended Quebec well |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1690-captured Port Royal in French Indian war, failed in attacking Quebec |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Queen Anne's War-proposition to attack Quebec and Montreal simultaneously |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| treaty ending Queen Anne's War, essentially putting things back into a prewar condition |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1701-started in Europe, spread to colonies. French and Spanish vs. the British. Fighting occurred on all 3 fronts. France surrendered much of northern front, balance of power shifted to Britain despite Queen's failure to deliver |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Queen Anne's War-commanded army of 1500 ready to attack Canada, however the Queen's ships failed to arrive |
|
|
Term
| Port Royal (Annapolis Royal) |
|
Definition
| 1710-taken by British in Queen Anne's War makind Acadia a British Province |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1711-Commander of British fleet in charge of taking Quebec with army of regulars. Paranoid by risks of going into Canada in winter, called off invasion severely disappoint English colonies |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1711-commander of British Regulars reponsible for western pincer of Quebec attack in Queen Anne's War |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1713-ended Queen Anne's War, France gave English control of Hudson Bay, Acadia, and Newfoundland. Status quo reestablished in the South |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| English-built fort meant to thwart French attemps at befriending indians |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| French-built fort meant to thwart English attempts to maintain indian allies |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| formidiable French fortress guarding the mouth of the St. Lawrence. Meant to defend French eastern flank. Captured by colonies in 1745 |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1715-revold against English in south by Creeks & Yamassee tribes against treacherous white traders. French and Spanish goaded the indians, Carolinians ultimately won but impoverished themselves doing so |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1732-led the building of many forts in the newly established colony of Georgia stretching into Spanish territory; tried to take St Augustine but failed |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1739-British-Spanish conflict that merged into the war of Austrian Succession |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| War from 1744-1748 where the English colonies fought with the British & French colonies. Also called War of the 1740s |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1739-Main Spanish port, assaulted by 3600 colonists and British Regulars, colonist militia were treated badly and they were defeated, strained British/Colonist relations further |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1739-British Adm in charge of the attack in Cartagena, failed badly |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1745-commanded colonist volunteers who took Louisbourg from the French |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1748-Treaty between Great Britain and France, among its concessions was the handing of recently-captured Louisbourg back to the French |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1758-led 12000 British Regulars and colonial troops to take Ft. Ticonderoga and failed |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1754-French stronghold on the tip of Lake St. George, General Abercromby failed to take this fort with his 12000 men |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1754-Build by the French at Ohio Valley after being taken from colonists, the most strategic point in the west connected northern holdings with French LA holdings |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1756-Also known as the French and Indian War, the first true World War |
|
|
Term
| Maj General Edward Braddock |
|
Definition
| 1755-arrived in Virginia with 2 regiments of Regulars to fight French & Indian War as Commander in Chief. Led Ft. Duquesne attack personally but was ambushed and killed |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1755-appointed by MajGen Braddock head of Crown Point colonist forces and Indian affairs for French & Indian War |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1755-led the Niagara expedition in French & Indian War but operation was aborted |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1756-Led New France soldiers in French & Indian War taking Ft. Oswego, severing British access to Great Lakes, and Ft William Henry. Died in battle for Quebec |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1757-assumed control of Brit war effort, advocate for large navy, cut off supplies to France, ultimately won war |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1758-commanded Louisbourg expedition in French & Indian War and won despite being outnumbered, also took Niagara |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1758-under Amherst, surprised French at Louisbourg and won |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| preached a dichotomy between power of libery. colonists were fighting against French and for liberty (from British) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| designed to regulate trade trade for the mother country's (Britain) benefit |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1763-Chief of Ottawa tribe, led attacks on frontier posts until he was put down by General Gage |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
1764-Gen Amherst's successor, put down Pontiac threat in west
1776-Replaced by Gen Howe |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1763-temporarily closed west beyond Appalachians to white settlement, frequently violated |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1765-sparked colonial anger for further taxing the colonies |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1765-enforced non-importation agreements, forced stamp agents to resign, ransacked homes of unpopular British officials |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1774-trusted member of the Revolutionary inner circle, informed Gen Gage of Congress' intentions and buildup of military supplies in Concord |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1775-Dispatched by Gage to destroy military stock in Concord, saved by reinforcements in Lexington |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| King during time of Revolutionary War |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Professional German soldiers hired by British to fill ranks in Rev. War. 30000 were sent to colonies |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| responsible for conducting Rev War for British, lacked charisma and unifying personality |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| responsible for conducting Rev War for British, lacked charisma and unifying personality |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1775-started revolutionary war. lasted less than 5 minutes, 8 Americans died, 10 wounded |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1775-followed battle of Concord, redcoats were panicked and saved from colonists by reinforcements |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1775-Virginia's royal gov, Lord Dunmore, tried to utilize Loyalist forces and slaves but was defeated by Virginia's militia here |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1775-tried to mobilize Loyalist forces but was defeated by Virginia militia at Battle of Great Bridge |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1775-tried to mobilize Loyalist forces, defeated by North Carolina militia at Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge |
|
|
Term
| Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge |
|
Definition
| 1775-Josiah Martin tried to mobilize Loyalist forces but was defeated by North Carolina here |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
1775-selected to lead the first Continental Army, embodied revolution
1776-led troops from Boston to defend NYC
1777-fled NYC, kept army between redcoats and Philly |
|
|
Term
| Board of War and Ordnance |
|
Definition
| 1776-first permanent committee formed in Congress to give continuity to Army administration, eventually expanded to include military officers |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1775-overwhelmed British Garrison at ticonderoga, captured Crown Point |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
1775-overwhelmed British Garrison at ticonderoga, captured Crown Point. Ordered by Washington to take Quebec but failed
1777-won battle of Valcour Island
1780-mutinied, selling plans of West Point |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1775-Gen Howe's frontal assaults were driven back twice before third try succeeded, 1000 British casualties |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
1775-advisor to Gen Gage, took Bunker Hill on 3rd try.
1776-moved too slowly to defeat Washington at NYC, Washington escaped
1776-replaced Gage as CiC |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
1775-received orders from Congress (unkown to Washington) to take Montreal, failed
1777-gave up Ticonderoga, disliked, he was replaced by Gates |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
1775-brilliant artilleryman, took cannons from Ticonderoga to Boston
1789-first secretary of war |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1776-artillery placed here by Knox and Washington, forced the British out of town |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1776-wrote Common Sense, convinced many colonists that separation from Britain was the answer |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1775-written to convince colonists to separate from Britain, argued against monarchy and George III by name |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1776-commanded navy in assault on New York City |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1776-came down from Canada through Lake Champlain to defeat rebels at NYC |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1776-place of much military action involving Howe brother and G. Washington, Continental forces escaped alive |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1776-G. Washington dug in here to defend against Howe goading him into a frontal attack, Howe instead outflanked Washington, rebels got away again |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1776-Gen Howe was too cautious in assailing this this position, instead put together a formal siege allowing G Washington and his men to escape Manhattan |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1776-place where Americans set up defensive positions after fleeing Brooklyn Heights, remained HQ for remainder of war |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
1776-attacked by Gen Clinton after battles for NYC
1780-abandoned by British and taken by French |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1776-Arnold's fleet held off Carleton's fleet, Carleton withdrew |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1776-Washington crossed the Delaware R and smashed a Hessian outpost here on Christmas |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1777-Taken by Washington after a brilliant sidestepping maneuver |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1777-position where Washington and Continentals took up position to defend Philadelphia from Howe's forces |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1777-important to morale of rebels, garrisoned by Howe |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1777-British aid to Howe, took Ticonderoga |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
1777-replaced the disliked Schuyler and immediately defeated British at Bemis Heights
1780-put in charge of southern army and promptly lost an entire army |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1777-location where Horatio Gates defeated British after losing Ticonderoga |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1777-location where Continental Army spent winter, rumors of replacing Washington w/Gates swirled. Friedrich Wilhelm whipped them into shape here |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1777-got colonial forces fighting fit over the winter at Valley Forge |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1778-one of Washington's aides, whipped logistics into shape, helped army survive winter at Valley Forge |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1778-France, convinced that colonies could win, signed this document to provide aid |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
1776-sent to attack Newport, RI
1778-replaced Howe as CiC, abandoned Philly, moved south
1780-took Charleston |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1778-responsible for initial rebel assault on Monmouth Courthouse but forces fell back in disorder |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1778-last great battle in the North, Washington and Lee attacked the rear of Clinton's moving column, Clinton's army escaped when night fell |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1778-attacked Savannah, easily took it |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1780-taken from the landward side by Clinton's forces, an entire american army surrendered south of the city |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1780-commanded Loyalist British Legion, defeated SC's rebels at Waxhaws killing all that surrendered |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1780-SC-Col Tarleton slaughtered all rebels that surrendered |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| location where continental army wintered during 1779-1780 winter |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1780-Gates lost an entire army to Cornwallis at this southern city |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1780-Frenchman sent to aid rebels, recovered abandoned Newport, RI |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1780-risky commander, put down loyalists in the south, helped by Daniel Morgan, an expert rifle corps commander. Lost to Cornwallis at Guilford Courthouse after inflicting severe losses on british. Never claimed a victory but destroyed british |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1780-crushed Cornwallis' men at Cowpens, then rushed to join Greene. Reconquered all of south except Savannah and Charleston |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1780-a loss for Greene's Americans only after inflicting heavy damage to Cornwallis' British force |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1781-departed from France with strong fleet to aid revolution |
|
|
Term
| Battle of the Virginia Capes |
|
Definition
| 1781-French fleet beat a british fleet keeping supplies from reaching Cornwallis |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1780-Daniel Morgan crushed Cornwallis' forces here, 90% of british were killed or taken prisoner |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1781-unique because nothing went wrong, Washington and French trapped Cornwallis and 8000 men, forced surrender ending southern phase of war |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1774-1000 indians attack militia at Point Pleasant but failed. Indians gave up extensive land claims |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1777-british commander who raided Kentucky with indians to distract americans from revolution, captured several forts but surrendered to Clark |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1778-tried to end indian menace by destroying british at Detroit and then focussing on indians. Succeeded at Vincennes |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1776-rose up against Georgians and Carolinians but were destroyed by 4500 miltia, ended indian participation in southern war |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1779-destroyed in Northby Gen John Sullivan's men opening the west and expanding border beyond seaboard |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1779-Loyalist and indian forces clashed with Gen Sullivan's forces and were defeated |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1779-marched on Iroquois territory, destroying Loyalists on the way, driving Iroquois to Niagara |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1775-chartered by Washington to raid supply ships aiding british |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| privately owned vessels sailed under commission to attack enemy supply ships. Harmed british more than any other naval warfare |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| authorized in 1775, had very few well trained men, often sat idle for lack of men, usually sailed alone |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1772-discovered gunpowder would explode underwater and developed first submarine mine. Also built first manned submarine |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1783-officers from continental army violated congress and demanded half-pay for life |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1783-called for a meeting to discuss means for obtaining redress, Washington was in the dark so it was unofficial |
|
|
Term
| Society of the Cincinnati |
|
Definition
| 1983-formed to unite former officers in a charitable organization. Hereditary membership scared citizens into perceiving a social elite was being formed |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1783-called for an army in the west to deter indians, a well established militia, arsenals to supply the militias, military academies. His plan was discarded by Congress |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1784-1st national peacetime force in american history-700 men from 4 states. Commanded by Josiah Harmar |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1784-placed in command of the 1st American Regiment, unable to dominate British and indians in west |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1786-burdened by debts and taxes, led farmers in a rebellion against the gov't |
|
|
Term
| Legion of the United States |
|
Definition
| 1793-5280 officers and men divided into 4 equal sublegions. First used to fight Indians in Ohio River Valley |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1790-commander of the Legion of the United States |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1796-Legion of the United States and Tennessee Volunteers drove out 500 hostile indians, British refused to help |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1794-Indians gave up most of Ohio and some of Indiana. Lessened British influence in the Northwest |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1794-erupted in western Pennsylvania as a protest against tax on whiskey. First time militias acted together as a national, rather than local force |
|
|
Term
| Corps of Artillerists and Engineers |
|
Definition
| 1794-garrissoned seaboard forts and important seaports during French Revolution |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1794-negotiated by John Jay to form temporary peace with Britain during the French Revolution |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1797-1800-President J. Adams tried to prevent war w/France but French minister would not listen w/out huge bribe known as the XYZ Affair. Ended with Convention of 1800 |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1798-passed to suppress internal opposition to gov't actions during the Quasi War w/France. Created 10000 man provisional army |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1798-first secretary of the Navy, requested 6 74 gun ships and 2 drydocks |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1800-ended Quasi War w/France |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| established in 1802, created a corps of engineers distinct from the artillery |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1803-led 3rd expedition against pirates at Tripoli, blockaded harbor, damaged defenses and enemy ships in the harbor, forced a peace treaty with the Pasha of Tripoli in 1805 |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1814-New England held this meeting as it did not want to join the war effort against Britain in the US interior, Pres Madison braced for succession |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1814-responsible to Britain for defending the Canadian boarder against the US |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1814-led invasion into Canada but was repulsed, fell back to Detroit and surrendered to British regulars and indians |
|
|
Term
| Gen Stephen Van Renssalaer |
|
Definition
| 1814-led US soldiers into Niagara, saw early victory but was soon defeated at Quennston Heights |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1813-engaged in commerce raiding on British, destroyed the frigates Guerriere and Java |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1813-Destroyed British fleet at Lake Erie, taking Detroit |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1814-assumed command of British force before Lundy's Lane, a "muzzle to muzzle" engagement |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1814-VADM Alexander Cochrane sailed up the bay and chased American fleet away, landed 4500 men to raid Washington |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1814-attempt to stop British from burning the capital, 2 ranks of soldiers fled from Redcoats but 500 grounded sailors held them off until outflanked |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1814-defended Baltimore well denying British victory after they burned Washington. Ft McHenry withstood 24hrs of shells as Francis Scott Key wrote anthem |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1814-stood outside of Baltimore and withstood British assault after they burned Washington |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1814-Hero for winning Creek War despite injury, shattered British New Orleans offensive |
|
|
Term
| Board of Navy Commissioners |
|
Definition
| 1815-1842-helped the Secretary of the Navy administer his squadrons. Was too conservative, however, and was soon disbanded for a different structure |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1842-established to maintain the Navy's ships that had steam plants |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1821-First single commanding General of the Army, uniting all commands to prevent warlard-like generals like Jackson from acting out. Put in place by John C. Calhoun |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1817-member of General Staff who increased peacetime staff and appointed one unified General of the Army |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1815-established to advise secratary of war on matters related to the army |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1819-Calhoun's response to Congress' order to downsize military. Involved keeping all companies intact with line and staff officers but reducing the number of privates in peacetime |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1844-invented telegraph and made first transmission "What hath God wrought?" |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1820-perfected percussion cap |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1850-invented minie ball, had a hollow base that expanded into rifle grooves, facilitated faster loading/higher fire rate |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1814-The first steam-powered warship designedby Robert Fulton. However, paddlewheels were vulnerable, coal limited range, and 1 ton of machinery = 1 horsepower |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1843-First screw-propelled warship. Allowed engineering plant to be placed below waterline, equaled sail-powered ships in fighting ability |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1830-solved problems with shell-firing guns, method quickly adopted by Britain, France, and US |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1843-first public armed vessel built of iron |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
1824-graduated West Point top of his class, transformed the transition of officership from craft to profession
1871-committed suicide jumping into a steam paddlewheel |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1831-wrote "On War," one of the most profound writings on war ever written, not discovered by Americans until 1873 |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1817-ordered by Pres Monroe to become superintendant of West Point because of expertise in French military schools and fortifications |
|
|
Term
| Artillery School of Practice |
|
Definition
| 1824-Army's first postgraduate school at Fortress Monroe |
|
|
Term
| Infantry School of Practice |
|
Definition
| 1827-Army's second postgraduate school founded at Jefferson Barracks, stayed open in name only |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1845-SECNAV who, while temping as Sec of War, converted Fort Severn from Army to Navy and established Naval Academy |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| departed St Louis in 1804 and returned in 1806 traveling to the Pacific and back |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1842-1845-made 3 trips that opened American eyes to the possibilities that existed in the west |
|
|
Term
| General Survey Act of 1824 |
|
Definition
| authorized the use of military engineers for transportation improvements of commercial or military importance |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1844-protected American commerce w/China, helped negotiate treates to pen up Chinese and Japanese ports to trade |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1827-forced the Sac and Fox tribes out of prime real estate in Illinois, ended with the Battle of Bad Axe when men, women, and children were killed by volunteers |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1832-Despite trying to surrender 3 times, the Fox and Sac tribes were massacred by white volunteers in Illinois |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1832-old Sac chief who tried 3 times to surrender before his entire tribe was wiped out anyway by volunteers in Battle of Bad Axe |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1821-Spain realized it was going to lose Florida eventually, ceded it to US |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1835-lasted almost 7 years, reduced Seminole population from 5000 to 250 by its end |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1844-won presidency on manifest destiny platform, split Oregon on 49th parallel |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1846-well north of the Rio Grande, Mexicans claimed this was the southern border of Texas |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1846-marched to Nueche R mouth at Corpus Christi and then down to Rio Grande on Polk's orders, invading Mexico |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1846-Mexican Gen crossed Rio Grande w/cavalry and ambushed Taylor's forces starting war |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1846-Taylor and Arista's forces met here, Taylor's artillery drove Mexican army back into defensive positions in old river beds |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1846-Commander Home Squadron blockaded east coast of Mexico, troubled with scurvy, lack of ships, rough seas, and yellow fever |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1846-held Monterrey with 7500 troops but was defeated by Taylor in a street-fighting assault |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1846-location of fighting between Gen Taylor and Mex Gen Ampudia. Despite low ammo, Taylor was victorious and Mex forces withdrew |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1846-Californians loyal to Mex revolted against US troops in Cali and New Mexico. Eventually put down in 1947 |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1846-went from Ft Leveanworth to California to put down Bear Flag revold, succeeded by Col Sterling Price |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1847-Put down rebellion in New Mexico after succeeding Kearney |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1846-a symbol of Mex resistance to US, massed an army and attacked Taylor's weakened army in desert but was defeated. Lost to Scott later at Cerro Gordo. Later raised 30000 man army to defend Mexico City, circumnavigated by Scott and defeated again, lost 10x as many men |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1846-fought south accompanying Gen Taylor, for political and tactical reasons given command of assault into Mexican heartland. Made first US amphibious landing, defeated Santa Anna as well |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1847-locatin of battle between Scott's forces and Santa Anna at a rocky defensible position. Robert E Lee found a path around the flank and Santa Anna's forces fled |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1847-Found path around Santa Anna's defensible position and forced him to flee at Cerro Gordo |
|
|
Term
| Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo |
|
Definition
| 1848-US paid Mex $15mil, Texas border pushed to Rio Grande, California and New Mex now belong to US |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| 1848-dispatched by Polk to sign treaty w/Mex. Disobeyed Polk's order to return when believed to be too conservative, signed Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo |
|
|
