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The Boston Tea Party
American Patriots dumped tea into the Boston harbor. Caused British to close Boston help start the revolution. -
The Battle of Lexington and Concord.
The first millitary engagements of the American Revolutionary War. They were fought on Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay. They occured because the British commander in Boston heard of supplies of powder and weapons being kept by Patriots -
The Declaration of Independence Is Signed.
The second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia, and on the following day 12 of th 13 colonies voted in favor on Lee's motion for independence. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
The Colonial Army spent the Winter 1777-78 at Valley Forge in Pennsylvania even though it was cold and they had very little food, the army was much better trained when spring came. -
The Battle of Yorktown
Considered the last major battle of the Revolution. The Continental Army, led by George Washington, won against the British. -
The Presidential Inauguration of George Washington.
The inauguration marked the commencement of the first fouryear term of Washington as president. Presidential inaugurations are important civic rituals in our nation's political life. -
The Constitution is Ratified.
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Washington's Farewell Address.
A letter written by Washington to the people of the US to announce his decision not to seek a third term as President. It gives advice on the necessity and importance of the national union. -
The Death of George Washington.
George Washington, the first president, one of the founding fathers, died of a throat infection called epiglotittitis. Burried in vault in Mount Vernon. -
Maybury VS. Madison.
Was the first US Supreme Court case to apply the principle of "judicial review." Written in 1803 by Chief Justice Johm Marshall. Played a jey role in making the Supreme Court a seperate branch of government.