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Lexington and Concord
Battles of Lexington and Concord This was the first battle of the American Revolution. Follow this link to learn more. -
George Washington Named Commander and Chief
George Washington was named Commander and Chief of the American army. -
Declaration of Independence
On this day the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration was actually voted on two days earlier. -
Articles of Confederation Adopted
The Articles of Confederation were adopted by the Second Continental Congress as the first governing document of the United States. -
Articles of Confederation Ratified
This is the date that the Articles were actually ratified by the states. -
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Treaty of Paris
The United States and Great Britain signed the <a href="http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1357064/Treaty-of-Paris>Treaty of Paris</a> -
The last British Troops Leave
The last of the British troops leave New York, and Washington rides in victorious. -
United States Constitution Signed
The Constitution of The United States of America was written to replace the Articles of Confederation. It is the oldest written national consitution in use. -
United States Constitution Ratified
The Constitution of the United States is officially ratified when New Hampshire signed it on this day.
