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Boston Tea Party
American Patriots, dressed up as Indianas, dumped tea into Boston Harbor. Caused British to close Boston, helped start the revolution. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
Thw Battles of lexington and Concord where the first military engagements of the american war. -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
The Declaration was approved on the 4 of july in 1776. -
Winter at Valley Forge
The colonial Army spent the winter of 1777 - 78 at Valley Forge in Penslyvania. Even Though it was cold, and they had very little food, the army was much better trained when spring came. -
The Battle of Yorktown
Surrendered at yorktown on Oct. 19, 1781 -
The Constitution is Ratified
The U.S. Constitution as was adopted and signed. It was Ratified by nine of the 13 states. -
George Washinton
First President Set the examples for the future presidents to follow. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
President, George Washington presented his Farewell Address in a newspaper article September 17, 1796. -
The Death of George Washington
He rode horse back through the snow, hail and rain. He woke up the next morning with a swore throat and still rode that day. He woke up the next day haveing trouble breathing -
Marbury vs. Madison
Landmark United states supreme court case in which the court formed the basis for the exercise of judical review.
