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The Battle of Yorktown
The battle of Yorktown was the final battle of the American Revolution in which the colonial militia would defeat the British army. -
The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a revolt against absurd taxes on tea leading to colonists dressing as native Americans and throwing crates of tea into the Boston harbor. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles in Lexington and Concord were the first major campaigns for the militia resulting in US victory and increasing support for the militia. -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
The declaration was signed in August of 1776 in Pennsylvania leading to the official request to separate from the British Empire. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
Valley Forge was the colonial army's winter camp where they would suffer through harsh conditions and diseases. -
The Death of George Washington
George Washington was one of the many founding fathers and was also the first President of the US. When he passed in 1779 it was believed to be caused by a throat infection. -
Articles of Confederation are Ratified
The articles were adopted by Congress in 1777 but weren't ratified until 1781 laying down the foundation as the first constitution. -
The Constitution is Ratified
The constitution was ratified in 1788 after New Hampshire became the 9th state to sign causing a majority pass of the bill. -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
The inauguration of George Washington as the first US president was held on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City. The ceremony was held 2 months after Washington had begun his term. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
Washington's Farewell Address was a letter he wrote as a final goodbye to friends and citizens after two decades of public before he retired to his home in Mt. Vernon. -
Election Day, 1800
The election of 1800 was known as the first peaceful transition of power after Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson had defeated Federalist John Adams in the election. -
Marbury vs. Madison
Marbury vs. Madison caused the Supreme Court to create judicial review to add to checks and balances to prevent a branch of government from becoming too powerful.