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George Washington's birth date
George Washington was born on the 22nd of Febuary, 1732 -
Patrick Henry's birth date
Patrick Henry was born on May 29, 1736 -
Thomas Jefferson's birth date
Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743 -
Stamp Act
When the Coloniests bought paper, a British stamp had to be put on it. The British put a tax on the stamps. -
Boston Massacre
The Boston Massacre was when the British fired into a crowd of Patriots and killed five. -
Tea Act
The Tea Act was when the King of England put a tax on all British tea. -
Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was when Patriots dressed up as Indians and they poured barrels of tea into the Boston Haurbor because they were angry at the King of England for puting a tax on tea. -
Intolerable Acts
The Intolerable Acts were four laws intended to stop the Colonists from doing business and take their land. The laws were passed as puishment for the Boston Tea Party. They were very unfair to the Colonists. -
"The Shot Heard 'Round The World"
The Shot Heard Round The World was the start of the American Revolution. The phrase refers to the opening shots of the battles of Lexington and Concord. -
Revolutionary War begins
The war began with the battles of Lexington and Concord on April 18, 1775. -
Patrick Hennry was elected Govenor of Virginia
On the 13th of December in 1776-1779, Patrick Henry was elected Govenor of Virginia. -
Surrender at Yorktown
In Yorktown, the British surrenderd and the Patriots won! -
George Washington elected President
On the 4th of Febuary, 1788, ballots confirmed that George Washington was the President of the United States of America. -
George Washington becomes President
George Washington became the first President of the USA on the 30th of April, 1789. He took his oath. -
Patrick Hennry dies
Patrick Henry was known for his "Give me liberty or give me death" speech. -
George Washington dies
George Washington was known for his bravery and his duty as first president of the USA. -
Thomas Jefferson dies
Thomas Jefferson was known for his job as third President of the USA.
