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Boston Tea Party
Protest against the unfair taxing from the British. Americans dump imported tea into the ocean. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The first military engagements of the Revolutionary War. -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
Commonly celebrated on July 4th but was signed by 56 members of the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia. -
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The Winter at Valley Forge
The winter headquarters Washington and his men stayed at to escape the British. -
Article of Confederation are Ratified
The first government for America. -
The Battle of Yorktown
Last battle of the Revolutionary War. The British surrender to the United States. -
The Constitution is Ratified
The Constitution became official when New Hampshire became the ninth of 13 states to ratify it. -
The Constitution is Ratified
A new and improved framework for the government replacing the articles of confederation. -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
The first ever presidential inauguration. Washington set the standards for the future presidents. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
A letter saying his goodbyes and wishes for the future of America. -
The Death of George Washington
George Washington died from a throat infection only a year and a half after leaving office. -
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Election Day, 1800
Thomas Jefferson defeated Federalist John Adams by a margin of seventy-three to sixty-five electoral votes -
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Marbury vs. Madison
A court case that established the principle of judicial review meaning that courts now have the power to end laws that they believe violate the Constitution.