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Maryland ratifies the Articles of Confederation, formally establishing the first government of the United States.
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British General Charles Cornwallis surrenders to the Continental Army at Yorktown, Virginia, ending the war between the United States and Great Britain.
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Founded by the Secretary of Finance, Robert Morris, this bank helped to stabilize the commerce of the United States.
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The Treaty of Paris establishes the terms of peace between the United States and Great Britain
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todays tennesee used to be called Franklin
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Delegates from all states except Rhode Island meet in Philadelphia for the purpose of revising the Articles of Confederation.
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The Constitutional Convention sends its draft of the U.S. Constitution to the states for ratification.
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Raliegh is chosen for new NC capital
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G.W. is elected first United States President ever
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NC finally decided to ratify the new USC