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Parliment passed another set of laws.
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Delegates from every colony except Georgia met in Philadelphia.
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The Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia.
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New Hampshire adopted a constitution to replace its royal charter.
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Adopted the Declaration of Independence.
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Articles of Confederation was approved.
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Delaware added its approval to the ratification.
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Maryland added its approval of the ratification.
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New Hampshire bought the number of ratifying states to nine.
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New York convention brought the number of states to ratify to 11.
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Congress met in Ferderal Hall on Wall Street, New York City. It lacked majority so could not count electoral votes untill April 6.
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George Washington took oath of office as first president of the United States.
