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Treatise of Tolerance
Frusta bans Voltaire’s book which called for religious tolerance -
Stamp Act Passed
1st direct British tax on American Colonies organized by Prime Minister George Grenville -
Punishment for Boston Tea Party
King George III charges colonist in Boston with attempting to injure British commerce -
Common Sense
Pamphlet by Thomas Paine was written -
Articles of Confederation
Continental Congress officially adopts the Articles of Confederation. The 1st Constitution of the United States of America -
Newburgh Conspiracy
An emotional speech in Newburgh, NY, George Washington asks his officers not to support Newburgh conspiracy. -
Articles of Confederation
Arthur St. Clair is elected the 9th President of the Continental Congress under the articles of Confederation -
Washington chosen President
1st US electoral college chooses George Washington as Presidentand John Adam’s as VP. -
1st State of the Union
First US President George Washington delivers the first state of the union address.