US History

Star-Spangled Banner

The Creation of the Star-Spangled Banner The story of the Star-Spangled Banner starts amidst the turmoil of the War of…

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Treaty of Ghent

The Historical Context of the Treaty of Ghent The Treaty of Ghent 1814 brought an end to the War of…

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Oliver Hazard Perry

Early Life and Naval Career Oliver Hazard Perry was born on the 23rd of August, 1785, in South Kingstown, Rhode…

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Battle of the Thames

Background and Lead-Up to the Battle The Battle of the Thames, also referred to as the Battle of Moraviantown, was…

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Battle of Queenston Heights

The Prelude to the Battle The stage for the Battle of Queenston Heights was largely shaped by political and military…

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Battle of New Orleans

Background of the Battle The Battle of New Orleans is historically significant as the last major battle fought in the…

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Battle of Lake Erie

The Preceding Events to the Battle of Lake Erie The sequence of events leading up to the Battle of Lake…

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Battle of Tippecanoe

The Encounter at Prophetstown Known to be a crucial point in the Battle of Tippecanoe, the Encounter at Prophetstown represents…

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War of 1812

Introduction The War of 1812, a significant conflict between the United States and Great Britain, forms a fascinating part of…

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Second Barbary War

The Lead up to the Second Barbary War The Second Barbary War, often overlooked compared to other conflicts of the…

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