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Boston Tea Party
people were tired of having taxes without representation, so people dressed as Indians and threw boxes of tea into the harbor cause they didn't like how they had a tax on tea. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
It was the first battle of the Revolutionary War, also known as the "shot heard around the world." -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
It was important because it declared that 13 colonies were no longer under British Rule. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
The winter of 1777 and early 1778 was horrible because of food and clothes shortages, which made living difficult. -
The Battle of Yorktown
It was a siege battle that almost a month and was the last major land battle of the revolution -
Articles of Confederation are Ratified
It was the first government the U.S. had. It had a weak central government, and states had more of a partnership than anything else. It only lasted 10 years. -
The Constitution is Ratified
The United States Constitution was ratified making it the supreme law of the land and giving a base for American politics. -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
George Washington became the first President of the United States. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
After 2 terms of being president, George Washington published a farewell address setting a standard for every other president until FDR -
George Washington's Death
George Washington died. R.I.P. First Prez -
Election Day, 1800
It was the first peaceful transition of power between 2 parties. -
Marbury vs. Madison
It was a legal case where the Supreme Court declared that an act of Congress was unconstitutional, establishing the doctrine of judicial review.