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New Orleans Founded
New Orleans is founded by the French Mississippi Company -
George Washington Birthday
George Washington was born in Virginia on this day -
Boston Massacre
British soldiers shot many people in a mob. This led to Patriots like Paul Revere and Samuel Adams. -
Boston Tea Party
The British would not repeal the Tea Act so Americans threw the crates on tea that were on the ship overboard. -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was signed at the Pennsylvania State House. -
Shay's Rebellion
Farmers rebel in protest of high taxes. -
George Washington as President
George Washington is elected as the first president of the United States. -
Bill of Rights
The first ten Amendments of the Constitution are ratified.