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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
These were the first major battles of the Revolutionary War. -
The Declaration of Independence is signed
The Declaration of Independence was signed by the founding fathers of America (George Washington, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, etc.) to declare America as a union free from Great Britain. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was rebellious act by colonizers of the American colonies. The goal was to abolish tea taxes in effect by Great Britain. -
The winter at Valley Forge
The winter spent at Valley Forge was extremely hard on soldiers, in which they often froze due to shortages of clothing and shelter -
Ratification of the Articles of Confederation
This document was written to protect the power of state government. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The battle of Yorktown was a surrender that became a turning point in the war. -
The Ratification of The Constitiution
The states slowly ratified the constitution starting with Massachusetts and ending with New Hampshire. -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
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Washington's Farewell Address
In his formal address, the first US president advised civilians to stay impartial to political parties and appreciate the victories they had won. -
The Death of George Washington
The first American president died from a bacterial infection. -
Election Day
Jefferson wins the election against Adams. -
Marbury V. Madison
This federal court case granted the judicial system the right to veto laws that violated the constitution