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The battle of Lexington and Concord was the first battle of the revolution, British militias went to seize weapons from the colonists to suppress the chance of revolution, but it only sparked it. The colonists eventually won.
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The Declaration of Independence was signed on August 2nd, 1776. It declares our separation as our own country, from Britain
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Britain was in debt, and so the British government imposed taxes on the Colonies. These taxes included most things sold to customers, some of which include: Tea, lead, glass
Three very important resources. This all was done in the Townshend Act, along with the Boston massacre, the colonist wanted to rebel. Specifically, a group named the "Sons of Liberty". They boarded an East India Company ship transporting tea and promptly tossed most of the crates into the water. -
The articles of Confederation were sent to Congress for ratification, and 12 states voted for it to be ratified.
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This event is often called " The birth of the American army" because, despite the harsh conditions, the soldiers came out rejuvenated
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The ratification of the constitution happened in 1788 and then began operation in 1799. It is the longest surviving written character of government, and there is still the paper in a display case.
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The inauguration of George Washington is when he was brought into office, the first president of America.
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This was when George Washington decided to leave office, after his second term, to show that this country deserves diversity.
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The death of George Washington occurred because of a throat infection, and of course not having the proper care/ technology that we have today, he died.
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Thomas Jefferson was elected during the election of 1800 by a vote of 73 to 65. -
The Marbury vs. Madison case was a Supreme Court case that was deciding whether or not "Judicial review" would be allowed.