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The Boston Tea Party
the colonist was mad about the taxes on the tea and dumped it into the Haber because they didn't get any reputation in the taxes. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
it was the first battle against the Redcoats for independence -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
this is when all the colonists came together and decided that they wanted to be separated from England and to be their own country. -
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The Winter at Valley Forge
this was a time during a war when the continuous freezing and falling of the ground caused mud and made living difficult and uncomfortable -
Article of Confederation are Ratified
they needed an actual government to be a country because they didn't have an army or taxes and nine of the thirteen colonies signed it but the percentage was enuf for it to be passed -
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The Battle of Yorktown
this was the battle where we won the war against the British -
The Constitution is Ratified
this was to prove to the citizens that the government won't become corrupt with power because each branch will keep the other in check. -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
this was when George Washington became the first president of the united states of America. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
this was when George Washington stepped down from the title of president and retired. -
The Death of George Washington
this was when George Washington died from an infection -
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Election Day, 1800
this was the first ever peaceful transaction of power from one to another -
Marbury vs. Madison
this was when James Madison refused to deliver the Commission of Justice and peace