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Boston Tea Party
The Colonists rebelled against the British tax on tea by dumping cases of tea into the Boston Harbor -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The Revolutionary War began with this specific battle in Massachusetts -
Declaration of Independence
America's birthday - the day the continental congress created the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. -
First Form of American Government
The Second Continental Congress approved the Articles of Confederation -
An Alliance is Formed
Benjamin Franklin formed an alliance between the United States and France - against Great Britain. Later on, France and Great Britain will go to war against each other. -
Treaty of Paris
The United States and Great Britain signed the Treaty of Paris which ended the Revolutionary War. Great Britain recognized America's independence and withdrew their troops. -
The Draft of the U.S Constitution
The Constitutional Convention met at Independence Hall in Philadelphia to draft, debate and sign the U.S Constitution. -
Three Branches of Government
The Constitution went into affect and created the three branches of Government that we know today: Executive, Judicial and Legislative. -
Bill of Rights
Also known as the Ten Amendments, the Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution of the United States -
A New Home
The United States Government moved from Philadelphia to Washington D.C. We know this to be the White House.
