1814 The Treaty of Ghent is signed on December 24, ending the War of 1812.Timeline State: N.A.Timeline Country: N.ATimeline Subjects: warEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1814
1812 On June 12, the United States declares war on Great Britain thus initiating the War of 1812.Timeline State: N.A.Timeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: warEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1812
1801-1805 The United States engages in war with Tripoli in North Africa.Timeline State: N.ATimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: warEra: 1801-1900 Read more about 1801-1805
1798-1800 Undeclared war with France.Timeline State: N.A.Timeline Country: N.A.Timeline Subjects: warEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1798-1800
1781 The French and American Armies force Lord Cornwallis, the British Commander, to surrender at Yorktown, Virginia on October 19.Timeline State: VirginiaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: warEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1781
1781 Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina occurs on January 17.Timeline State: South CarolinaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: warEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1781
1780 The Battle of King's Mountain (South Carolina) is fought on October 7.Timeline State: South CarolinaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: warEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1780
1777 Battle of Brandywine (Pennsylvania) takes place on September 11.Timeline State: PennsylvaniaTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: warEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1777
1776 The Battle of Trenton (New Jersey) is fought on December 26.Timeline State: New JerseyTimeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: warEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1776
1783 The Treaty of Paris, signed on September 3, formally ends the American Revolution. The United States is recognized as an independent nation.Timeline State: N.A.Timeline Country: United StatesTimeline Subjects: warEra: 1701-1800 Read more about 1783
