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The Boston Tea Party
The boston tea party was a protest of the british parliament's tea Act of 1773, to lower the taxes on tea many colonists viewed the act as another example of taxation tyranny. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The battle of lexington and concord was the military engagements of the american revolutionary, the battles took place in Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, within the towns of Lexington, Concord, Lincoln, Menotomy, and Cambridge. -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
Everyone first gathered on July 4, but not everyone was there to sign it but came together on August second. The first and largest signature was that of the president of the Congress, John Hancock. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
11,000 soldiers stationed at Valley Forge, hundreds died of diseases. It was a big turning point in the american revolutionary war, Continental Congress to want to replace Washington, believing he was incompetent. -
Article of Confederation are Ratified
Most delegates realized that the Articles were a flawed compromise, but believed that it was better than an absence of formal national government. -
The Battle of Yorktown
This last major land battle of the American Revolution led to negotiations for peace with the British, the americans won the battle and the British troops surrendered to the Continental Army and their French allies. -
The Constitution is Ratified
Became the official framework of the government of the United States of America when New Hampshire became the ninth of 13 states to ratify it. -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
The inauguration was held nearly two months after the beginning of the first four-year term of George Washington as President. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
In the fall of 1796 nearing the end of his term, George Washington published a farewell address. It was intended to serve as a guide to future statecraft for the American public and his successors in office. -
The Death of George Washington
George Washington was an American political leader, also was the founding father of the untied states who served as the first president -
Election Day, 1800
referred to as the "Revolution of 1800", Vice President Thomas Jefferson of the Democratic-Republican Party defeated incumbent President John Adams of the Federalist Party. -
Marbury vs. Madison
American courts have the power to strike down laws and statutes that they find to violate the Constitution of the United States. -
The Battle of Baltimore
The Battle of Baltimore was a sea/land battle fought between British invaders and American defenders in the War of 1812. -
The First Battle of Bull Run
The First Battle of Bull Run, also known as the Battle of Manassas, marked the first major land battle of the American Civil War.The engagement began when about 35,000 Union troops marched from the federal capital in Washington, D.C. to strike a Confederate force of 20,000 along a small river known as Bull Run. -
The Battle of the Alamo
The Battle of the Alamo was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution. The victory ensured the success of Texan independence, Santa Anna, who had been taken prisoner, came to terms with Houston to end the war. -
The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg was fought July 1–3, 1863, in and around the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, by Union and Confederate forces during the American Civil War -
The Treaty at Appomattox Courthouse
The site is historically significant for its association with the final battle of the Civil War and Confederate General Robert E. Lee's surrender to Union Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant. -
Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
was an immigration station. when it first opened three large ships were waiting to land over 7 hundred people passed through that day -
The sinking of the USS Maine
An explosion of unknown origin sank the battleship U.S.S. Maine in the Havana, Cuba harbor, killing 266 of the 354 crew members. -
Sacco and Vanzetti arrested for armed robbery and murder
Charged with the crime of murder on May 5, Sacco and Vanzetti were indicted on September 14, 1920. They were put on trial May 21, 1921 at Dedham, Norfolk County. -
1st Miss American Pageant
Atlantic City Pageant was designed to encourage visitors to stay in the resort past Labor Day, the traditional end of the season. -
KDKA goes on the air from Pittsburgh
The KDKA was the first commercial that was aired on the radio, it was at Pittsburgh -
Teapot Dome Scandal
Convicted of accepting bribes from the oil companies, Fall became the first presidential cabinet member to go to prison. -
1st Winter Olympics Held
This was the year of the first winter olympics, it was held at Chamonix in the french alps. -
The Great Gatsby published by F. Scott Fitzgerald
The tragic story of Jay Gatsby a self-made millionaire, and his pursuit of Daisy Buchanan. A wealthy young woman whom he loved in his youth. -
Scopes Monkey Trial
The mixture of religion and science and the public schools caught fire in Dayton, Tenn. -
Charles Lindberg completes solo flight across the Atlantic
Charles Lindbergh completed the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight in history, his 1,500 flight took him 14 hours and 25 minutes. -
The Jazz Singer debuts (1st movie with sound)
The Jazz Singer, the first commercially successful full-length feature film with sound, debuts at the Blue Mouse Theater, the movie uses Warner Brothers' Vitaphone. -
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre shocked the world on February 14, 1929 when Chicago's North Side erupted in gang violence. -
Black Tuesday (Stock Market Crash)
Stock prices began to decline in September and early October. Black Monday was followed by Black Tuesday, shares were traded on the New York Stock Exchange in a single day. -
The Adoption of the Star Spangled Banner as the National Anthem
President Herbert Hoover signed the bill and official adopting the star spangled banner for the united states of America.