Time toast 1776-1860

By Avin Simpson
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  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence is signed at Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia. This declared independence for America
  • Total Solar Eclipse

    Total Solar Eclipse

    First total Solar eclipse recorded in the US. The eclipse was visible from New England to the Carolinas.
  • Battle of Camden

    Battle of Camden

    Worst American defeat in the American Revolution. British had temporary control of the southern colonies.
  • The signing of the Treaty of Paris

    The signing of the Treaty of Paris

    The Treaty was signed in Paris by representatives of King George III and the US. This Treaty ended the American Revolution.
  • Shay's Rebellion

    Shay's Rebellion

    The beginning of Shay's Rebellion. This happened because of an uprising in Massachusetts against high taxes.
  • Constitution ratifies New Hampshire

    Constitution ratifies New Hampshire

    The Constitution ratifies New Hampshire. Other states were ratified during the same year.
  • George Washington becomes president

    George Washington becomes president

    George Washington becomes president. He is the first.
  • State of Union Address

    State of Union Address

    First state of Union Address. Addressed by George Washington.
  • Thomas Jefferson becomes President of the US

    Thomas Jefferson becomes President of the US

    Jefferson beats Adams. Jefferson becomes 3rd President of the US.
  • Kansas-Nebraska Act

    Kansas-Nebraska Act

    Kansas-Nebraska Act is passed. The act repealed Missouri Compromise.