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The Boston tea party was a political protest to the tax’s on tea. There was 340 crates of tea that were destroyed that night. This event is important because it is one of the key events that led up to the revolutionary war. -
The battle of Lexington and Concord was the first military engagement for the revolutionary war. It also marks the beginning of a conflict between the British soldiers and the American ones. It was important because it marked the start of the revolutionary war. -
The signing of the Declaration of Independence declared that all 13 American colonies were to separate from the rule of Britain. This was important because it established that the United States of America was an independent nation. -
The Winter at Valley Forge was when American soldiers camped at Valley Forge from December 1777 to June 1778. These soldiers had suffered from the cold, hunger, and even diseases. 2,000 men had died from illnesses. Baron Von Steuben had trained the soldiers to prepare them from any battles that were against the British so the soldiers left Valley Forge with a more fighting force than they did when they got there.
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The Articles of Confederation was adopted by the Congress in 1777 but it wasn't ratified by all of the states until 1781. The delay on the ratification was mainly because of disputes over the western land claims. Maryland was the last to ratify it which was on March 1st, 1781 and after that it officially took effect and was established a loose confederation of the states. -
The battle of Yorktown was the final battle of the revolutionary war. It also led to peace negotiations. It also led to the surrender of the British General Cornwallis. The victory of this battle led to the treaty of Paris which had recognized that the United States were a sovereign nation.
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The ratification process of the constitution was full of all the states debating and voting on the constitution. This is important because it led to the constitution being published and the constitution then led to become the framework of the government of the United States. -
The Presidential Inauguration of George Washington marked the official start of the executive branch of the U.S. During this event Washington had to put his hand on the bible and take the Oath of Office. He then delivered his inaugural address. -
Washington's Farewell Address wasn't a speech that was given orally but was rather a published letter. The letter was him offering advice and it was also to announce his retirement. In the letter he emphasizes about the importance of national utility and he also warns against the dangers of separating into political parties. -
On December 14, 1799 president George Washington passed away. He was 67 years of age. It was important because it had marked then end of an era and solidified his legacy. -
The election of 1800 was held from October 31st to December 3rd. and due to it being a tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr the election had to be decided by the House of Representatives on February 17th, 1801 after 36 ballots were placed.
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Marbury v. Madison was a landmark decision by the U.S Supreme Court that had established the principle of judicial review. That means that the American courts would have the power to strike down laws they find would go against the Constitution.
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