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The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was an American political and mercantile protest by the Sons of Liberty in Boston, Massachusetts. It was an important event because it was the first major act of defiance to British rule over the colonists. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War were The Battles of Lexington and concord. These battles were fought in Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, within the towns of Lexington, Concord, Lincoln, Menotomy, and Cambridge. -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
On August 2, 1776, The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence took place at the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia, later to become known as Independence Hall. this was important because John Adams claimed that it was most memorable The Declaration of Independence is Signed epocha in America. -
A Winter Encampment
Valley Forge functioned as the third of eight winter encampments for the Continental Army's main body, commanded by General George Washington, during the American Revolutionary War. Congress fled Philadelphia to escape the British capture of the city. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
Valley Forge is the location of a winter encampment of the Continental Army under General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War.
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The Battle of Yorktown
Also known as the Battle of Yorktown, this was known to be Cornwallis surrendered to Washington and it began on September and ending on October at Yorktown, Virginia. -
The Constitution is Ratified
On June 21, 1788, the Constitution 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. This was important because it informed the public eye of the provisions of the proposed new government. -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
The first inauguration of George Washington as the first president of the United States was held on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City, New York. 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
Washington's Farewell Address is a letter written by American President George Washington as a valedictory to "friends and fellow-citizens" after 20 years of public service to the United States. He wrote it near the end of his second term of presidency before retiring to his home at Mount Vernon in Virginia. -
The Death of George Washington
George Washington died of a throat infection. He was then buried four days later in the family vault at Mount Vernon. This was important because he was the first president of the United states. -
Election Day, 1800
The election of 1800 in December 3rd was important as it was the first time in the history of the United States where one party peacefully transferred power to the other due to election results. While shifts in regimes had taken place at the local and state levels before, this was the first time it happened at the national level. -
Marbury vs. Madison
Marbury vs. Madison is where American courts have the power to strike down laws and statutes that they find to violate the Constitution of the United States.