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A protest that occurred due to Britain taxing products without representation. American colonists dumped 342 chests of tea at a Boston harbor in retaliation. -
The battle was the starting point for the war against America's independence from Great Britain. It caused many Americans to fight for their independence. -
The declaration of independence is a document that was used to show the independence of the U.S. from Great Britain due to their unjust rule. -
George Washington led his troops into Valley Forge to battle against British troops. A winter hit in Valley Forge and many people's morale and health were low. -
The Articles of Confederation was a written document that told the laws of the government after America became independent from Great Britain. -
The battle was between America and Britain as they fought for three weeks in Yorktown. Eventually the British surrendered which was the cause of America's true independence from Great Britain. -
The U.S. Constitution is ratified. The constitution declared the way the government and states would work under the U.S.A. -
The first-ever president inaugurated under the United States Of America. The inauguration was held two months after Washington started his four-year term. -
George Washington's farewell address contains a farewell from George Washington when he was about to leave office. It addresses many issues such as political parties and many things the U.S. government needs to watch out for. -
George Washington died due to a throat infection. He was a president, military officer, and founding father of the U.S. -
The first election where both parties ran candidates and campaigned. Thomas Jefferson won the election and beat Aaron Burr after a tie. This is sometimes referred to as the "Revolution of 1800". -
A court case that was about how Congress does not have the power to pass laws that override the constitution.