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The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a protest against the British Parliament's tax on tea. "No taxation without representation." -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
This was the first major military campaign of the American Revolutionary War. Massachusetts colonists defied the Britsh, outnumbered and outfought the redcoats, and went on a long war for their independence. -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
The Declaration of Independence was dated July 4 but was not signed until August 2. -
The Winter at Valley Forge 1777-78
Valley Forge is the winter encampment of the Continental Army led by General George Washington. -
Articles of Confederation are Ratified ratified by the states in 17
The Articles of Confederation were ratified when New Hampshire was the 9th out of 13th states to ratify it. -
The Battle of Yorktown Sep 28, 1781 – Oct 19, 1781
Washington's forces defeated Lord Charles Cornwallis veteran army dug in at Yorktown, -
The Constitution is Ratified 1788
The Constitution became the official framework of the government of the United States of America when New Hampshire became the ninth of 13 states to ratify it. -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington April 30, 1789
was held on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City New York. The inauguration was held nearly two months after the beginning of the first four year term of George Washington as president. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
A letter was written by President George Washington as a valedictory to "friends and fellow citizens". He wrote it near the end of the second term of his presidency before retiring to his home at Mount Vernon in Virginia -
The Death of George Washington
George Washington was an American Founding Father, military officer, and politician who served as the first president of the United States. -
Election Day, 1800 1800, before Election Day on December 3
Because each state could choose its own day to elect its electors in 1800, before Election Day on December 3. -
Marbury vs. Madison 1803
Was a decision of the U.S. Supreme Court that established the principle of judicial review.