Tag Archives: Revolutionary War

Claiming California

Posted on July 10, 2022 by vanbraman

Do you know when California became part of the United States? California became part of the United States during the Mexican-American War. On July 7,1847 the American Navy landed at Monterey. It was known as the Battle of Monterey, but … Continue reading →

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Washington’s Crossing

Posted on July 9, 2022 by vanbraman

This week I have been reading Washington’s Crossing by David Hackett Fischer. The book is a really good history about the Revolutionary War in New Jersey. As I have been reading the book I have had memories of visiting Washington’s … Continue reading →

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