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Boston tea party
the Boston tea party was a protest British parliaments tax on tea -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
the battles of Lexington and concord marked the start of the American War of Independence -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
the 13 American colonies severed their political connections to Great Britain and The Declaration summarized the colonists' motivations for seeking independence. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
during this time there was lack of shelter, blankets, winter coats, and even shoes. -
Articles of Confederation are Ratified
it was a document that "established the functions of the national government of the United States after it declared independence from Great BritainSep 6, 2007" -
The Battle of Yorktown
led to the peace negotiations that ended the war -
The Constitution is Ratified
created a stronger central government -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
the executive branch of the United States government officially began operations under the new frame of government established by the 1787 Constitution. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
exhorted Americans to set aside their violent likes and dislikes of foreign nations, lest they be controlled by their passions -
George Washingtons death
George Washington was import mainly because he was the first president -
Election Day, 1800
established the peaceful transfer of power -
Marbury vs. Madison
strengthened the federal judiciary