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Common Sense Published
Common Sense by Thomas Paine was written to advocate for independence from Britain. -
Wealth of Nations
Wealth of Nations was published on March 9th 1776, "to describe the industrialized capitalist system that was upending the mercantilist system." (Investopedia.com) -
First American Flag Created
Elizabeth Betsy Ross made the first ever American Flag on May 14, 1776 -
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
On August 2nd, 1776, The United States of America declared Independence from Britain, thus giving the US government control and authority over the 13 colonies. -
The Articles of Confederation
On November 15th, 1777, The Articles of Confederation were adopted by The Continental Congress -
The Treaty of Paris
On September 3rd, 1783, The US signed The Treaty of Paris with Britain. This ended the revolutionary war and gave the US control of the Western Lands (territory B). -
Signing of The US Constitution
On September 17, 1787, 39 out of the 55 US delegates signed the constitution. -
George Washington is elected president
On April 30th, 1789, George Washington took his oath of office and became the first US President. -
Bill of Rights gets ratified
three fourths of the state legislatures voted for the first 10 amendments to be put into place. -
Whisky Rebellion
In 1794, George Washington used the force of the US's militia to quell the Whisky Rebellion.
