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The Boston tea party was when a bunch of Americans jumped onto English ships and dumped tea into the Boston harbor. -
These were the battles that started the revolutionary war and are famously known for "the shot heard around the world. -
When they gathered to sign the declaration of independece -
ratification of the Articles of Confederation by all thirteen states did not occur until March 1, 1781. -
The siege of Yorktown, also known as the Battle of Yorktown, the surrender at Yorktown, or the German battle because of the presence of Germans in all three armies, -
The winter of 1777-78 was not the coldest nor the worst winter experienced during the war, but regular freezing and thawing, plus intermittent snowfall and rain, coupled with shortages of provisions, clothing, and shoes, made living conditions extremely difficult. -
When the constitution was ratified. -
The first inauguration of George Washington as the first president of the United States was held, on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City, New York. -
In his "Farewell Address," Washington offered his advice to the citizens of the United States. His key points were to warn Americans against the danger of political parties, to remain neutral in foreign conflicts and to celebrate their achievements. -
when the first president died, -
Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adams in the election. -
Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. 137, was a landmark U.S. Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review in the United States,