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ImpCon 8th History
Major Wars
Question | Answer |
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War fought between France & England and their Native American Allies over control of North America. England wins and doubles the size of the colonies. | French and Indian War (1756-1763) |
War fought between the United States and England. United States becomes an independent nation with its victory. | American Revolution (1776-1783) |
Second war fought between US and England; United States invaded, Washington DC burned, US wins. | War of 1812 (1812-1815) |
War fought with Mexico over the issue of Texas annexation; Mexico lost half its territory in the form of the Mexican Cession. | Mexican War (1846-1848) |
War fought between the Northern and Southern regions of the US. War caused by slavery and the issue of states' rights. | Civil War (1861-1865) |