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The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a political protest that occurred on December 16, 1773, at Griffin's Wharf in Boston, Massachusetts. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord-
The Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775, kicked off the American Revolutionary War -
The Declaration of Independence
is Signed-On August 2, 1776, Congress members signed the declaration. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
The particularly severe winter of 1777-1778 proved to be a great trial for the American army, and of the 11,000 soldiers stationed at Valley Forge, hundreds died from disease. However, the suffering troops were held together by loyalty to the Patriot cause and to General Washington, who stayed with his men. -
Article of Confederation
Ratified-March 1, 1781 - Maryland delegates signed the ratification of the Articles of Confederation. The Articles were finally ratified by all thirteen st -
The Battle of Yorktown
On September 28, 1781commanding a force of 17,000 French and Continental troops, begins the siege known as the Battle of Yorktown against British General Lord -
The Constitution is Ratified
On June 21, 1788, the Constitution became the official framework of the government of the United States of America -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
On April 30, 1789, George Washington took the oath of office as the first president of the United States. He delivered his first inaugural address to a joint session of Congress, assembled in Federal Hall in the nation's new capital, New York City. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
George Washington's Farewell Address: Primary Documents in American History. Published on September 19, 1796, George Washington's Farewell Address announced his retirement and offered his political advice to the country. -
The Death of George Washington
On December 14, 1799, George Washington died at his home after a brief illness and after losing about 40 percent of his blood. -
Election Day
1800-It was held from October 31 to December 3, 1800. In what is sometimes referred to as the "Revolution of 1800", Vice President Thomas Jefferson of the Democratic-Republican Party defeated incumbent President John Adams of the Federalist Party. -
Marbury vs. Madison-
On February 24, 1803 he Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice John Marshall, decides the landmark case of William Marbury versus James Madison, Secretary of State of the United States and confirms the legal principle of judicial review—the ability of the Supreme Court to limit Congressional power by declaring