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The Boston Tea Party
A political protest held in Boston -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
A battle fought 2 years after the first protest, America took the victory. -
The Declaration of Independence is signed
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The Winter of Valley Forge
A devastating winter took place during the war which in turn started, a shortage of food, and clothing. -
The Articles of Confederation are Ratified
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The Battle of Yorktown
A month-long battle that took place in Yorktown, that America had won -
The Constitution is Ratified
The day the Constitution became the official framework for the Government. -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
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Washingtons Farewell Adress
A letter Washington left before leaving to his home in Mount Vernon. -
Death of George Washington
Dead from a throat infection -
Election Day
Thomas Jefferson beat the federalist party candidate, John Adams. -
Marbury vs Madison
A court case that established the principle of judicial review.