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The thirteen colonies declare independence against Great Britain. The Declaration of Independence is endorsed by Congress. -
The victory at Yorktown, Virginia formally ended the Revolutionary War and gave America its independence from Great Britain. -
Great Britain formally recognizes the loss of its power and territory over the thirteen colonies. The Treaty of Paris is signed to recognize America's new independence and boundaries. -
The Founding Fathers create a new, strong Constitution after the Revolutionary War that presents a balance of new guidelines for the United States. The Constitution comes into effect in 1788. -
George Washington is elected as the United States' first president. He is represented on the one dollar bill and served for two political terms. (8 years) -
President George Washington first sent 12 amendments adopted by Congress to the States. On December 15th, 3/4ths of the States ratified 10 of these amendments known as "The Bill of Rights". -
The United States and France formally made a purchase of 15 million dollars in exchange for the Louisiana Territories west of the Mississippi River. After making this purchase the United States practically doubled overnight! -
January 1, 1800 Congress passed a law that made the Atlantic Slave Trade officially abolished, however this law did not come into affect until 1808. This law prohibited any slave trade between nations. -
The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo formally ended the war between Mexico and the US. After Mexico ceded the US acquired everything both north and west of Texas. -
The Republican Party was formed by opponents or abolitionists of slavery. This party was opposed to the expansion of slavery.