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Boston Tea Party
riot where the colonists protested a tax on tea threw hundreds of packages of tea overboard off of a ship. -
The Battles Of Lexington and Concord
The first military engagement of the American Revolutionary War. -
The declaration of independence is signed
the day where 56 congressmen signed the declaration. -
Winter at Valley Forge
An extreme winter where hundreds of people died from disease, but were held together with loyalty. -
The Articles of Confederation are Ratified
establishes the government after the united states declares independence. -
Battle of Yorktown
the possible finale of the revolutionary war, where the british surrendered after a while of fighting. -
Constitution is ratified
this is the day when the constitution was ratified after 9/13 states signing for it. -
Washington's Inauguration
the first of many presidential inaugurations that take place within the first half of the year after the election year -
Washington's Farewell Address
The farewell address told US citizens to avoid political parties, and view themselves as a unit. -
George Washington's Death
George Washington died on this day from the potentially stupid idea of bloodletting during that time period, and illness. -
Election Day, 1800
The presidential election where Thomas Jefferson wins, with about 73 votes from the electoral college. -
Marbury vs Madison
this important case established judicial review.
