-
Period: to
Timespan
-
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is signed at Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia. This declared independence for America -
Total Solar Eclipse
First total Solar eclipse recorded in the US. The eclipse was visible from New England to the Carolinas. -
Battle of Camden
Worst American defeat in the American Revolution. British had temporary control of the southern colonies. -
The signing of the Treaty of Paris
The Treaty was signed in Paris by representatives of King George III and the US. This Treaty ended the American Revolution. -
Shay's Rebellion
The beginning of Shay's Rebellion. This happened because of an uprising in Massachusetts against high taxes. -
Constitution ratifies New Hampshire
The Constitution ratifies New Hampshire. Other states were ratified during the same year. -
George Washington becomes president
George Washington becomes president. He is the first. -
State of Union Address
First state of Union Address. Addressed by George Washington. -
Thomas Jefferson becomes President of the US
Jefferson beats Adams. Jefferson becomes 3rd President of the US. -
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Kansas-Nebraska Act is passed. The act repealed Missouri Compromise.