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The Boston Tea Party
An American mercantile protest by the Sons of Liberty in Boston where they dumped tea into the Boston harbor. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
Also known as the shot heard around the world is the battle of Lexington and Concord this marked the shot of the start of the American war for independence. -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
13 American colonies declare independence from King George and Great Britain. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
The encampment of the continental army at valley forge that was led by general George Washington. -
Articles of Confederation are Ratified
The articles were ratified by all 13 states at this point, thus setting the confederation into motion but because of disputes in voting the ratification was delayed. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown proved to be the decisive engagement of the American revolution. -
The Constitution Of Ratified
A new set of rules and laws have been put in place and ratified by 9 states. -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
President George Washington's inauguration ceremony was held in New York City was a grand historical event -
The Death Of George Washington
George Washington died of a throat infection. -
Election Day, 1800
Also sometimes called the Revolution of 1800, Vice President Thomas Jefferson defeated the Federalist Party candidate and incumbent, President John Adams. -
Marbury vs. Madison
The legal case in which the U.S Supreme Court first declared an act of congressmen constitutional -
Washington’s Farewell Address
Washington didn't present his farewell address it was put in the Philadelphia Daily where the paper shared it around the country.