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New Orleans Founded
French colonists Jean-Baptiste le Moyne and Sieur de Bienvile found the City of New Orleans. -
Pirate Blackbeard Killed
British Lieutenant Robert Maynard kills Blackbeard off the coast of North Carolina. -
George Washington Birth
George Washington is born in Virginia. -
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Intolerable Acts Signed
The Boston Port Bill, Administration of Justice Act, Massachusetts Government Act, Quartering Act, and Quebec Act were passed. This led up to the convening of the First Continental Congress. -
First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress convenes in Philadelphia to consider options for the thirteen colonies. -
Common Sense by Thomas Paine
Thomas Paine publishes "Common Sense", which was a pamphlet that made arguments for American Independence. -
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
After voting for Independence in the continental congress, the Declaration of Independence was signed. -
George Washington Crosses the Delaware River
George Washington crosses the Delaware River to fight the Hessians in New Jersey. -
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George Washington Presidency
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John Adams Presidency
