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The Boston Tea Party
A protest from the American colonies due to raising taxes from England/The King -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The first major military battle in the Revolutionary War. -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
The Declaration was engrossed on parchment and on August 2, 1776, delegates began signing it. (also my birthday yay) -
The Winter at Valley Forge
Winter encampment of the Continental Army under Washington's command, lasted 6 months (December 19th, 1777 - June 19th, 1778 -
Articles of Confederation are Ratified
The Articles of Confederation were made official on this date. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The final battle of the Revolutionary, when Washingtons forces defeated General Charles Cornwallis. -
The Constitution is Ratified
On December 7th, 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the constitution. -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
George Washington becomes the first President fo the United States of America. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
After two terms, Washington retired from the presidency and addressed his farewell in the newspaper. -
The Death of George Washington
George Washington died at 67 from a throat infection. -
Election Day, 1800
The election of 1800 spanned from October 17th, 1799 to December 3rd, 1800. Thomas Jefferson inevitably won and became the 3rd President. -
Marbury vs. Madison
A legal case that declared an act of Congress unconstitutional for the first time, thus establishing the doctrine of judicial review.