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The Boston Tea Party
American political and mercantile protest against taxation without representation by the Sons of Liberty due -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
Massachusetts colonists fought the British soldiers, outnumbering the british sparking the beginning of the Revolutionary War -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
Declared independence from the British Empire -
The Winter at Valley Forge
Valley Forge is known as the birthplace of the American army because, by the June of 1778, troops emerged with a rejuvenated spirit and confidence as a well-trained fighting force despite the harsh conditions they had to train in. -
Article of Confederation are Ratified
On March 1, 1781, Maryland approved the Articles of Confederation. Affirming the Articles as the outline of the official government of the United States. -
The Battle of Yorktown
After a three-week siege, British troops surrendered to the Continental Army and their French allies. This last major land battle of the American Revolution led to negotiations for peace -
The Constitution is Ratified
The Constitution was approved -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
George Washington became the first president of the United States of America -
Washington’s Farewell Address
A letter written by George Washington served as a farewell after 20 years of public service. -
The death of George Washington
George Washington died of a throat infection known as Epiglottis. -
Election Day, 1800
Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adams in the 1800 election becoming the third U.S. President -
Marbury vs. Madison
Court case that established that the American court have the power to strike down laws and statutes they believe violate the constitution.