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Boston Tea Party
It was the British's taxes on tea. They don't have any money for buying the tea. -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The famous 'shot heard round the world', marked of the American War of Independence. British persuaded many Americans to take up the arms and support the cause of independence. -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
It announced the separation of the 13 colonies from the Great Britain. It has the steps that led the colonies to final separation from the Great Britain. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
The winter of 1777-78 was not the coldest nor the worst winter experienced during the war, but regular freezing and thawing, plus intermittent snowfall and rain, coupled with shortages of provisions, clothing, and shoes, made living conditions extremely difficult. It was around 32ºF or less. -
Battle of Yorktown
Yorktown is located in Virginia. The battle that Franco-American land and sea that entrapped the major British Army. The siege ended at the American Revolution. -
The constitution is Ratified
The process set out in the Constitution for its ratification provided for much popular debate in the States. The Constitution would take effect once it had been ratified by nine of the thirteen State legislatures; unanimity was not required. -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
Washington became the 1st president in the front of the senate chamber. He had his vice president, John Adams. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
In this letter to “Friends and Citizens,” Washington warned that the forces of geographical sectionalism, political factionalism, and interference by foreign powers in the nation's domestic affairs threatened the stability of the republic. It includes the slaves. -
The death of George Washington
He died from the throat infection. He buried 4 days later. -
Election Day, 1800
Vice President, Thomas Jefferson, defeated John Adams. They're both founding fathers. They were the Revolutionary War. -
Marbury vs. Madison
Marbury vs. Madison strengthened the federal judiciary for its power of review. They wrote to strike down the laws to violate the US. -
Articles of Confederation are Ratified
Adopted by the Continental Congress on November 15, 1777, and ratified by the states in 1781, the Articles of Confederation created a weak central government—a “league of friendship”—that largely preserved state power (and independence). It was debated by the Second Continental Congress at Independence Hall in Philadelphia between July 1776 and November 1777, and finalized by the Congress on November 15, 1777. It came into force on March 1, 1781, after being ratified by all 13 colonial states.