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The Boston Tea Party
Threw tea into harbor in 1773 -
The Battle of Yorktown
Turning point for America in the war. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
Start of American war for independence. -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
Declaration is signed -
The Winter at Valley Forge
Continental Army spent the winter here. -
Article of Confederation are Ratified
Articles of Confederation were adopted. -
The Constitution is Ratified
Constitution became the main framework. -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
First president was picked. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
Valedictory written by George Washington. -
The Death of George Washington
George Washington died -
Election Day, 1800
Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson defeated Federalist John Adams. -
Marbury vs. Madison
American courts can shoot down laws.