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The Declaration of Independence was signed by Congress on July 4th, 1776, though it was signed over several months prior to July.
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Valley Forge was the famous site of Washington's army's camp during their battle witht the British Army
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This Ordinance was used to raise money by selling land that America gained in the Treaty of Paris.
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Many debt-ridden farmers joined together in an uprising, led by Daniel Shays, due to anger at heavy taxes.
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A much weaker version of the Constitutional Convention was held in Maryland. Unlike the later, more powerful ones, this Convention only had delegates from five states in attendance.
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The Constitutional Convention begins, being held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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This ordinance was used to create an organized territory west of Ohio.
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The Constitution was adopted as America's legislature in by a winning vote of nine of thirteen states.
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George Washington was elected as the first President due to his popularity for being a great war general.
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The Judiciary Act was passed, establishing the United States Judicial System.
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"Mad" Anthony Wayne successfully led American troops in a fight against Indian tribes of the Western Confederacy over control of the Northwest Territory
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Washington sent 13,000 troops to western Pennsylvania to put down a rebellion due to taxes on luxuries, whiskey being one of them.
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President Washington ended his presidency in his farewell address, at the same time beginning America's isolation for years to come.
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President James Madison sent three delegates to France to meet with Talleyrand, but was declined the request. Instead, Talleyrand sent three of his own men to converse with the Americans.
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The VA and KY Resolutions were written by James Madison and Thomas Jefferson, respectively, to show their states' response to the Alien and Sedition Acts.
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The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed by Federalists in the aftermath of the French Revolution. The Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions were written as a response to these acts.
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A naval war fought between America and France, though it was never declared an all-out war. Privateers were used in the fighting and became critical.
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A peace treaty was signed between America and France, nullifying the military alliance between the countries.
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Founding Father James Madison was elected as the fourth POTUS
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The Louisiana Territory was purchased by the United States, making it the biggest land purchase in history.
