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The Boston Tea Party
The Bost Tea Party was the first major act of defiance to British rule over the colonists. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
in Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, within the towns of Lexington, Concord -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
After much debate, the Second Continental Congress ultimately agreed to the Declaration of Independence and then signed -
The Winter at Valley Forge
coupled with shortages of provisions, clothing, and shoes, made living conditions extremely difficult. -
Article of Confederation are Ratified
The Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of the United States -
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown proved to be the decisive engagement of the American Revolution. -
The Constitution is Ratified June 21, 1788
New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the new Constitution. -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
The first inauguration of George Washington as the first president of the United States. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
Washington's Farewell Address is a letter written by President George Washington as a valedictory. -
The Death of George Washington
George Washington served as a catalyst for Americans from diverse backgrounds to unite. -
Election Day, 1800
The only constitutional change that resulted from the election of 1800 was the twelfth amendment requiring separate electoral votes for president and vice president. -
Marbury vs. Madison
The Court found that Madison's refusal to deliver the commission was illegal but did not order Madison to hand over Marbury's.