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Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" was Published
This book inspired people from the Thirteen Colonies stand up and fight for independence against Great Britain. -
Signing of the Declaration of Independence.
56 of our founders signed the document we named the "Declaration of Independence" that brought our country together by law. -
Washington crosses the Delaware River
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Ratification of the Articles of Confederation
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Signing of the Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris ended the Revolution between America and England. -
The Beginning of Shay's Rebellion
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The End of Shay's Rebellion
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George Washington Elected First President
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George Washington Reelected
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Invention of the Cotton Gin
Eli Whitney was the one who invented the cotton gin. -
New Jersey Abolishes Slavery