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The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a polotical protest because the American colonists were angry at Britain for imposing "taxation without representation." -
The battles of lexington and concord
On April 19th, 1775, The Battles of Lexington and Concord war is what started the American Revolutionary War. The British marched into Concord and Lexington with the intention to seize colonists weapons. -
The declaration of independence is signed
In the beginning King George III controlled the 13 colonies and imposed taxes without consent, refused for other's to be elected, refused his assent to laws, etc. They would described him as a tyrant so the 13 colonies finally had a enough and decided to declare for independence. On August 2, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed at the Pennsylvania State House. -
The Winter at valley forge
George Washington encamped his men in Philadelphia, Washington during the American Revolutionary War. George felt it was a feel good spot so they could spy on British troops and also perform a surprise attack. They were far enough to not be seen and provoked a good trial. There was at least 11,000 soldiers and many died from diseases but there were survivors who showed their loyalty. -
Article of confederation are ratified
Before the Article of Confederation was ratified it was adopted by the Continental Congress. After about 3-4 years the document was enforced as the United States first constitution. -
The battle of yorktown
This battle was a decisive engagement during the American Revolution, declared independence, and made United States into one nation. This battle went on for about 3 weeks day and night until the British troops surrendered. After the battle the British decided to sign of peace aka the Treaty of Paris in 1783. -
The constitution is ratified
After 3/4ths of the states voted and agreed on an amendment to the Constitution it got ratified. This constitution created republican form of government with the federal system and also different branches with separation powers. -
Presedential inauguration of george washington
George Washington was determined to reassure the nation that America would be a success. He came up with a speech while John Adams attended along with hundreds of people. George addressed the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and the good of the people. -
Washingtons Farewell adress
George Washington wrote the Farewell Address because he had concerns and wanted to warn the people. He warned against the political parties/factions because he believed that the nation would split. He also addressed the forces of geographical sectionalism and the nations domestic affair that threatened their stability. -
The death of george washington
George Washington was the first president of the United States from 1789-1797. It's known that Washington returned home one night with wet clothes but he didn't change and went straight to dinner. The next morning he woke up with a sore threat and his condition got worse. He passed away due to a throat infection and was buried 4 days later at Mount Vernon. -
Marbury vs Madison
This was a Supreme Court between Marbury vs. Madison would declared an act of Congress unconstitutional and also looked at the judicial review. Madison won this case because he threatened the federal judiciary by instituting the power of the judicial review. Therefor the court couldn't declare legislation but they did find it illegal. In the end they decided they couldn't get Madison to hand over Marbury's commission. -
The Dead Rabbits Riot
The Dead Rabbits riot was a two day civil disturbance in NYC evolving from what was originally a small scale street fight between members of the Dead Rabbits and the Bowery Boys. -
The Ku Klux Klan is Established
The Ku Klux Klan commonly shortened to the KKK or the Klan is an American white supremacist, Right qing terrorist, and hate group whose primary targets were African Americans, Jews, Latinos, and Asians. -
John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
Created this with his business partners and brother. The success of this business empire Rockefeller one of the world's first billionaires. -
Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
Alexander Graham receives a patent for his revolutionary new invention. The Scottish-born Bell worked in London with his father who developed visible speech a writing system used to teach speaking to the deaf. -
The Great Oklahoma Land Race
This led to the creation of Oklahoma territory under the organic act of 1890 and ultimately to the formation of the forty-sixth state of the union Oklahoma in 1907. -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
Seven hundred immigrants passed through Ellis Island this day and nearly 450,000 followed over the course of that first year. -
The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published
This book was inspired by the real-life economic struggles during the Gold Standard. -
Teddy Roosevelt Becomes President of the United States
Roosevelt assumed the presidency at age 42 after McKinley was assassinated in September 1901. -
Ida Tarbell Publishes Her Article About Standard Oil
The history of the standard oil company is a 1904 book. It was an expose about the standard oil company run at the time by oil tycoon John D Rockefeller. -
J.P. Morgan Founds U.S. Steel
JP financed the creation of the federal state company which he quickly merged with Carnegie steel company and renamed united states steel. -
Ford Motor Company is Founded
The ford motor company has put the world on wheels. Henry and 12 others invested 28,000 dollars and created ford motor company. The first car was built and sold on July 15, 1903. -
The 16th Amendment is Passed
The 16th amendment allows congress to levyan income tax without apportioning it among the states based off the population. -
Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
The major port of entry to the US for Asians and other immigrants coming from the west. -
The 17th Amendment is Passed
The 17th amendment modified article 1 section 3 of the constitution by allowing voters to cast direct votes for the US senators. -
The Empire State Building Opens
President Herbert Hoover pressed a button in Washington DC and on came the lights in the worlds tallest skyscraper.