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The Boston Tea Party
American patriots dressed up as indians and dumped tea into the Boston Harbor. This caused British to close Boston and helped start the revolution. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
These were the first milary engagment of the Revolutionary War. This is what made everyone realize ultimately that America was going to war. -
The Decalration of Independance is signed
This is when Americans decided to sperate from Britain. This is importantbecause it is what started the war. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
The colonial army spent the winter of 1777-1778 at Valley Forge in Pennsylvania. Even though it was cold, many soldiers did not have proper equipment or clothing and they had little food but they were a much better army by spring time. -
The Battle of Yorktown
A decisive victory by a combined force of American Continental Army troops led by General George Washington and French Army troops led by the Comte de Rochambeau against the British. -
The Constitution is Radified
The Constitution had to be Radified by nine of the thirtee states before it was good to be used. This happened whenever New Hampshire ratified June 21, 1788. This is important because we wouldn't have the constitution if this hadn't happened. -
The Inauguration of George Washington
This is the first time American ever had a president. It is important because it was one of the first steps we made as a free nation. -
Washington's Fairwell Address
The letter George Washington wrote before he retired.This was significant because it was the end of our first presidents term. -
Death of George Washington
George Washington died. This is important because he was a good political figure for the country. -
Marbury vs. Madison
Thomas Jefferson refused to acknoledge the appointment of Marbury. It is important because it caused a lot of conflict during this time.
