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Patriots in the Colonies declare their Independence from Great Britain
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The Articles of Confederation united the 13 colonies. It had strong power for the states and weak power for the centralized federal government.
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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.
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George Washington is the President of the United States from 4/21/1789-3/4/1797
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John Adams is President of the United States from 3/4/1797-3/74/1801
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Thomas Jefferson is President of the United States from 3/4/1801-3/4/1809
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James Madison is President of the United States 3/4/1809-3/4/1817
