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The Boston Tea Party was a political protest in Griffin's Wharf Boston Massachusetts. American colonists were frustrated at Britain for imposing "taxation without representation". 342 chests of tea were dumped into the harbor. -
This battle kicked off the American Revolutionary War. For many years tension had been building up. -
The Declaration of Independence was signed inside the Pennsylvania State House later renamed Independence. Hall Historians believe 56 signatures on the document were placed later. -
This wasn't the coldest or worst winter during the war but the freezing, thawing, snowfall, and rainfall, it made living conditions very difficult. -
This battle is also known as The Siege of Yorktown. This war engaged the American Revolution. British troops surrendered and America won the war. -
The continental congress adopted the article in 1777 but wasn't ratified until 1781. -
New Hampshire became the ninth and last necessary state to ratify the constitution, the document was made the law of the land. -
George Washington was the first president of the United States. This was a big change for the US. -
Washington wanted the people to set aside their violent likes and dislikes and be controlled by their passions. -
Early in the morning, Dr. Brown had not yet arrived. Craik sent for a third physician. Washington was bled for the 4th and final time. A total of thirty-two ounces of blood was extracted during the last bleeding. -
Thomas Jefferson became president. This election was the first peaceful transition in power from one political party to another. -
This case was very big with the government. With this case, no branch of the government can become too powerful.