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The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party took place on December 16 1773. There were 340 Chests of Tea thrown into the Harbor. The Boston Tea Party was one of the key events that led up too the American Revolutionary War. People that were involved were the ones that were against the British Tax on Tea in America. The Boston Tea party was so important to the Colonol time because it was one of the leading factors of the War. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
This is the first battle of the American Revolution, Massachusettes Colonists challenged the British leaders, They were way out numbered and Outfought them. It took them awhile but they earned their independence -
The Decleration of Indpendence is Signed
The Continetal Congrss took on the Decleration of Indpendce July 4, 1776. The document tied 13 colonies together, By the Declaration being signed it meant a complete break with Britain and the King having power over the Independent Country. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
The Winter of 1777-78 was tough but the soldiers went through way worse living conditions than before. They regularly experienced Freezing and intermittent snowfall and rain, They had lots of shortages of Clothes and Food. This affected a lot of the soldiers on the field sense a lot of them were missing the nesscitys. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown was one of the most significant events of the War. Washington soldiers helped win the War. The Victory at Yorktown led directly to peace negotiations. The British surrendered and the birth of a New Nation was created. The United States of America. -
Articles of Confederation are ratified
This was adopted by the Continental Congress on November 15, 1777 and was ratifed by the states in 1781. Basically the articles of Confederation created not the strongest Goverment. All The Articles created National Goverment centered on the Legislative Branch. -
The Constitution are Ratified
The Constitution was originally written in 1787, It was ratified in 1788. The Founders also set the terms for Ratifying the Constitution. They bypassed a lot of Legislatures. The United States Constitution is one of the longer surviving written charters of the government. The first 3 words are "We the People" -
Presidental inauguration of George Washington
Even though it was not required by the Constitution, George Washington presented the first idea of a Presidential inaugural address. His event was considered historical and took place in New York City. -
Washington Farewell Address
George Washington had his "Farewell Letter" come out to the Nation After 2 terms in office, He decided to let it go and let someone else take his spot. He wanted to retire out of the public eye. -
The Death of George Washington
George Washington died at his house after previously fighting another disease before his death. It began with a sore throat, which became problematic when he realized it was not going away. His throat was so swollen up he could not even swallow liquids which in turn made him choke on foods/liquids multiple times. Doctors determined his cause of death was Pneumonia. Washington's death affected America. It's important to the Colonial time because that was our very first President who was loved. -
Election Day
Fast Foward Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adams in the election of 1800 by an electoral vote of seventy-three too sixty-five. -
1803 Marbuy- Madison
President John Adams issued William Mabury a commission as justice of the peace, But a new secretary of state, James Madison refused to go through with it Marbury sued and obtained it. Chief Justice John Marshall established the principle of judicial review.