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Declaration of Independence
Patriots in the Colonies declare their Independence from Great Britain -
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1776-1817
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Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation united the 13 colonies. It had strong power for the states and weak power for the centralized federal government. -
Constitution of the United States was created
The US Constitution was created to replace the Articles of Confederation of 1777. It would provide for a stronger central federal government. It has been ammended many times, but has essentially been the framework of the democratic laws of the United States government for over 200 years. -
George Washington President of the United States
George Washington is the President of the United States from 4/21/1789-3/4/1797 -
John Adams President of the United States
John Adams is President of the United States from 3/4/1797-3/74/1801 -
Thomas Jefferson President of the United States
Thomas Jefferson is President of the United States from 3/4/1801-3/4/1809 -
James Madison President of the United States
James Madison is President of the United States 3/4/1809-3/4/1817
