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The first public library in America
On this day the Library Company of Philadelphia was founded by Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia. This was the United states first public library. -
Invention of the Lightning Rod
On this day Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod. It was a metal rod that would be placed on top of buildings. This was used to prevent fires that are cause by lightning strikes. -
Boston Massacre
On this day 5 Bostonians were killed by British troops -
The Boston Tea Party
On this day colonists were protesting the tax on tea. Very frustrated with the British, around 60 men boarded a British East India Company and dumped crates of tea into the harbor. -
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The Revolutionary War
This was a war that was between the 13 colonies and the British. It was a war for the Independence of the colonies from British Rule. The outcome of the war was a Colonial Victory. -
Declaration of Independence
On this day representatives from the 13 colonies gathered in Philadelphia and signed the Declaration of Independence. It announced that the colonies are at war with Great Britain and considered themselves independent. -
Ratification of the Articles of Confederation
On this day the Continental Congress ratified the Articles of Confederation. This would be the first constitution of the United States. -
George Washington Become the First President
On this day George Washington became the first President of the Untied States. -
First Bank of the United States
Hamilton proposed the creation of the first bank of the United States, congress approved it in 1791 -
Invention of the Cotton Gin
On this day Eli Whitney invented the Cotton Gin. This device was used to separate the cotton fiber and the seed easier.
