history

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  • Boston tea party

    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

    the battles of Lexington and concord marked the start of the American War of Independence
  • The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    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

    The Winter at Valley Forge

    during this time there was lack of shelter, blankets, winter coats, and even shoes.
  • Articles of Confederation are Ratified

    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

    The Battle of Yorktown

    led to the peace negotiations that ended the war
  • The Constitution is Ratified

    The Constitution is Ratified

    created a stronger central government
  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    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

    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 Washingtons death

    George Washington was import mainly because he was the first president
  • Election Day, 1800

    Election Day, 1800

    established the peaceful transfer of power
  • Marbury vs. Madison

    Marbury vs. Madison

    strengthened the federal judiciary