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The Boston Party
On the night of December 16, 1773, dozens of disguised men boarded the East India Company ships and dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor to protest the British government -
Battle of Lexington and Concord
The first major American Revolution battle. Massachusetts outnumbered the British army ending with an American victory. -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
The Declaration of Independence was signed in the Pennslyvania State House and later changed to Independence Hall. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
Shortages of food, clothing, shoes, supplies, medicine, extremely cold temperatures, snowfall and rain. The colonial troops were stuck in log cabins, often falling ill, starving, or freezing to death. The redcoats stayed in colonial homes and warmed themselves. -
Articles of Confederation are Ratified
The Articles of Confederation stated the rights of the state's government. This served as America's first constitution. -
The Battle of Yorktown
Washington's army defeated Lord Charles Cornwallis's army in Yorktown, Virginia with support from the French army and navy -
The Constitution is Ratified
All 13 state delegates were given the option of giving up power to Britain's national government, 9 of which agreed. -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
Washington arrived at the Senate Chamber with his Vice President John Adams, where he took an oath and delivered the first inaugural address. -
George Washington's Farewell Address
Washington spoke out about the danger of foreign conflict and the importance of national unity. -
The Death of George Washington
George Washington passes away from a throat infection at Mount Vernon -
Election Day, 1800
Vice President Thomas Jefferson beat the Federalist Party, John Adams. This started the Democratic-Republican leadership. -
Marbury vs. Madison
Chief Justice John Marshall established judicial review and a system checks and balances so each branch of government was not overpowered