American History By capnbeefheart Dec 16, 1773 Boston Tea Party Period: Dec 16, 1773 to Feb 24, 1803 Revolutionary War begins Apr 19, 1775 Battle of Lexington and Concord Aug 2, 1776 Declaration of Independence signed Dec 19, 1777 Battles of Valley Forge begin May 19, 1778 Battles of Valley Forge end Feb 2, 1781 Articles of Confederation adopted Sep 28, 1781 Battle of Yorktown begins Oct 19, 1781 Battle of Yorktown ends Jun 21, 1788 Constitution is ratified Apr 30, 1789 George Washington inauguration Sep 19, 1796 George Washington farewell address Dec 14, 1799 Death of George Washington Period: Sep 30, 1800 to Dec 3, 1800 Election Day 1800 Feb 24, 1803 Marbury v. Madison