1775 - 1783
The American Revolution
First war fought for American independence from British rule; Ended with Treaty of Paris (1783).
1812
War of 1812
Fought over maritime rights, trade restrictions, British support of Native American resistance; Resulted in the burning of Washington D.C.; Ended with the Treaty of Ghent; Inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner"
1846 - 1848
The Mexican American War
The Mexican-American War was a conflict between the United States and Mexico, primarily driven by U.S. expansionist ambitions and a dispute over the Texas border.
1846 - 1865
The American Civil War
Fought between Northern Union states and Southern Confederate states; Main cause was slavery and states' rights; Deadliest war in American history
