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1788
United states Constitution Ratified. -
1789
French Revolution Begins -
1789
George Washington is elected first President -
1791
Bill Of Rights ratified -
1791
bill of rights added to constitution -
1792
French Declares War with Austria -
1793
China rejects British attemps to open trade -
1794
France temporarily abolishes slavery -
1795
Nation's first cheif justice, John Jay, retires from the supreme court -
1803
Marbury vs Madison decision establishes judicial review