USA history

George Washington is born

Jan 1, 1732

unknown date

James Madison is born

Mar 16, 1751

Boston Tea Party

Jan 1, 1773

unknown date. 50 People throw the tea overboard. This makes England mad

Paul Revere's ride

Apr 17, 1775

Paul Revere, William Dawes, and Samuel Prescott ride through town saying "The Redcoats are coming"

Declaration of Independence is signed

Jul 4, 1776

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Britain surrenders

Oct 17, 1781

John Hanson becomes president

Nov 5, 1781

John Hanson becoms president under the Articles of Confederation and has no power.

Revolutionary War ends

Sep 1, 1783

Treaty of Paris is signed

Benjamin franklin is asked to donate a bell

Jan 1, 1785

Unknown date. He donated books instead

Constitution Convention

Jun 1, 1787

Unknown date, but in the summer. This was done in secret.

Constitution is ready to be signed

Sep 17, 1787

George Washington becomes president

Apr 30, 1789

Benjamin Franklin Died

Jan 1, 1790

unknown date

first census is taken

Jan 1, 1790

unknown date

George Washington steps down from presidency

Jan 1, 1797

unknown date

George Washington dies

Dec 14, 1799

George Washington died of a throat infection at Mount Vernon

Louisiana purchase

Jan 1, 1803

unknown date

James madison is elected president

Jan 1, 1808

unknown date

James Madison dies

Jun 28, 1836

unknown date

1.6 million Irish come to the USA

Jan 1, 1847

Unknown date. Disease destroys all Irish potato crops so they starve.