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The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea party was a political protest that happened at Griffins Wharf in Boston, Massachusetts. The protest was protested by the Sons of Liberty. American colonist were angry with Britian for imposing taxation without representation. They dumped 342 chest of tea in the harbor. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
It was the "Shot heard round the world". It marked the start of the American War of Independence. -
The Declaration of Independence is signed
After lots of time of debating and voting about the Declaration of Independence it was finally signed. It was signed in the Pennsylvania State House on August 2, 1776. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
The winter at valley forge was during the revolutionary war when the Continental Army under George Washington had to camp out during the winter. -
Article of Confederation are Ratified
The articles of confederation were adopted in november 1777. The ratification of it by the 13 states happened in march of 1781 -
The Battle Of Yorktown
Cornwallis surrenders to Washington in the field of Yorktown which ended the War of Independence after 3 weeks of nonstop fighting. -
The Constitution is Ratified
It is the offical framework of the government of the United States. This happened when New Hamshire became the ninth of 13 states to ratify. -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
George Washington was the first president of the United States. It was held on the balcony of Federal Hall In New York City, New York. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
Washingtons Farewell Address was written by George Washington as a valedictory to his friends and fellow citizens. He wrote it at the end of his second term or presidency and then retired to his home in Mount Vernon in Virginia. -
The Death Of George Washington
On December 14, 1799 in Mount Vernon George Washington passed away from a throat infection. He was buried 4 days after in his families vault at Mount Vernon. -
Election Day, 1800
Sometimes called the revolution of 1800. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams run against each other for office. -
Marbury vs. Madison
Marbury vs. Madison is when the U.S Supreme court first declared an act of Congress Constitutional which established the principle of judicial review. This means American courts have the power to take down laws that violate the Constitution of the United States.