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Key facts about Brigadier General John B. Floyd who is most remembered for abandoning Fort Donelson in 1861 to avoid being captured by Federal soldiers.

Nathaniel Folsom was a delegate from New Hampshire to the First Continental Congress and signed the Articles of Association, which set up the Continental Association.

Key facts about the Force Act of 1833.

Approved by Congress on March 1, 1833 and signed by President Andrew Jackson the next day, the Force Act of 1833, known in South Carolina as the "Bloody Bill," authorized President Andrew Jackson to employ land, naval, or militia forces for the purpose of protecting customs officials and for enforcing U.S. tariff laws.

Known as "the Wizard of the Saddle," Nathan Bedford Forrest was a prominent Confederate cavalry officer whose reputation was stained by accusations regarding his role in the "Fort Pillow Massacre" on April 12, 1864.

Key facts about Nathan Bedford Forrest, a prominent Confederate cavalry officer whose reputation was stained by accusations regarding his role in the "Fort Pillow Massacre" on April 12, 1864.

The Battle of Fort Anne took place on July 8, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War. The British won the battle, which was part of the Saratoga Campaign.

Key facts about the Battle of Fort Davidson, fought on September 26-27, 1864.

Fought on September 26-27, 1864, the Battle of Fort Davidson was the first major engagement of Price's Missouri Expedition of 1864.

Facts about the Battle of Fort Pulaski, including dates, casualties, participants, who won, and more interesting facts you might not know. This fact sheet provides a quick overview of the battle and is for kids doing research and students preparing for the AP U.S. History (APUSH) exam.

Fought on April 10–11, 1862, the Battle of Fort Pulaski revolutionized siege warfare and effectively strangled shipping to and from the port city of Savannah, Georgia, for the rest of the Civil War.

The Siege of Fort St. John was part of the Continental Army’s Invasion of Quebec during the American Revolution. The siege lasted from September 17, 1775, through November 3, 1775.

Facts about the Battle of Fort Sumter, including dates, casualties, participants, who won, and more interesting details you might not know. This fact sheet provides a quick overview of the battle and is for kids doing research and students preparing for the AP U.S. History (APUSH) exam.

The Battle of Fort Sumter took place from April 12–13, 1861. It was the first battle of the Civil War and ended in a Confederate victory.

Fort Ticonderoga was a British fort at the onset of the American Revolution. It was captured on May 10, 1775, by colonial militia led by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold. The cannon and artillery were eventually taken to Boston, where they were used to fortify Dorchester Heights during the Siege of Boston, which forced the British to evacuate the city.

The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga took place from July 2 to July 6, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War. It was part of the Saratoga Campaign and ended in a British victory, which allowed them to continue their invasion of the Hudson River Valley.

Facts about the Battle of Fort Wagner, including dates, casualties, participants, who won, and more interesting facts you might not know. This fact sheet provides a quick overview of the battle and is for kids doing research and students preparing for the AP U.S. History (APUSH) exam.

On July 18, 1863, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, one of the Union volunteer army's first colored units, enhanced the reputation of black soldiers in combat by displaying conspicuous valor during the Confederate victory at the Battle of Fort Wagner.

A prominent general officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War, John G. Foster served briefly as commander of the Department of the Ohio from December 12, 1863 to February 9, 1864.

Key facts about John G. Foster, a prominent general officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.