Governor Galvez, the Spanish governor of Louisiana during the American Revolutionary War, seized several British forts in the Gulf Coast region. Notably, he captured Fort Bute and Fort New Richmond in 1779, as well as Fort George in Mobile. These actions were part of Spain's efforts to support the American colonies against British rule and to expand Spanish territory in North America. Galvez's military campaigns significantly weakened British presence in the region.
Prior to the battle for Fort Sumter in April of 1861, the Confederacy has take over sixteen federal forts. In each case, the Union commanders surrendered and no shots were fired.
To prevent a British invasion from the North, and to win the Canadians to the American side.
The Jays treaty said that British could seize U.S. cargoes bound for French ports.
The Confederacy seized federal forts in the South primarily to assert its sovereignty and control over military resources in the wake of secession from the Union. By capturing these forts, Confederate leaders aimed to secure arms and supplies, bolster their military capabilities, and demonstrate their commitment to independence. This strategic move was also intended to prevent Union forces from using these installations to reassert federal authority in the seceded states.
Jay's Treaty where the British had to pay for ships seize by Frence
Andrew Jackson
1812
Prior to the battle for Fort Sumter in April of 1861, the Confederacy has take over sixteen federal forts. In each case, the Union commanders surrendered and no shots were fired.
Lexington and Concord.
To prevent a British invasion from the North, and to win the Canadians to the American side.
Who ordered redcoats to seize a munition
Concord and Lexington
e followed fleeing Seminoles to seize Spanish forts at Pensicola and San Marcos.
Boston, MA
to force the Middle and Southern colonies to surrender.
The Jays treaty said that British could seize U.S. cargoes bound for French ports.
The British attempt to seize colonial supplies and leaders at Lexington and Concord