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A political protest against the tax from British rule. 342 boxes of tea were thrown into the Boston Harbor. The people throwing these boxes disguised themselves as Mohawk Indians. -
These battles mark the start of the Revolutionary War. General Thomas Gage led the British troops. A total of eight colonists were killed. -
While the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, it was not signed by delegates until August 2, 1776. A total of 56 delegates signed. -
George Washington led the Continental Army to. Valley Forge. They stayed for six months until June 1778. While there they suffered from the harsh weather. This weather led to many deaths from illness and illness a lack of food. -
Delegates met in Philadelphia for the Constitutional Convention. Here, they debated and discussed problems with their government. After coming to an agreement the Constitution went into effect and has been since. -
The Articles of Confederation acted as the first constitution. They stayed in effect until the actual constitution was written in 1789. -
The combined American and French forces trapped the British General. This win was led by General George Washington -
This was the first presidential inauguration in American history. It took place on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City. -
Washington wrote this to address the people of the United States before his retirement. His goal was to encourage his people. -
President George Washington died in his home in Mount Vernon. He was 67 years old. He passes from epiglottis. -
On this day Thomas Jefferson was elected as the third president in United States history. He won against candidate and future president John Adam’s. -
This case resulted in the right for the judicial branch to oppose laws. While some people do not agree, many important decisions have been made because of this.