As a Major General in the War of 1812, Andrew Jackson rose to national prominence. During his career, he successfully led American forces in several battles, most notably the Battle of New Orleans. In 1829, Andrew Jackson was elected as the seventh President of the United States and served two terms until 1837. But did […]
The Invasion of Quebec was the first military initiative by the Continental Army during the American Revolution. The goal during this time was to gain military control of the British Province of Quebec, which is now part of modern-day Canada. They wanted the French-speaking Canadians to join the revolution as well. But did you know
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St. Clair’s defeat St. Clair’s defeat, also known as the Battle of the Wabash, the Battle of Wabash River or the Battle of a Thousand Slain, was a battle fought on November 4, 1791, in the Northwest Territory of the United States of America. The U.S. Army faced the Western Confederacy of Native Americans, as
