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The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a political and mercantile protest by the Sons of Liberty in Boston, Massachusetts -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
The signing of the United States Declaration of Independence occurred at the Pennsylvania State House, Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
The Winter at Valley Forge
Valley forge functioned as the third of eight winter encampments for the Continental Army's main body, commanded by General George Washington, during the American Revolutionary War. -
Article of Confederation are Ratified
The Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, the first constitution of the United States, on November 15, 1777. However, ratification of the Articles of Confederation by all thirteen states did not occur until March 1, 1781 -
The Battle of Yorktown
At Yorktown, Virginia was a decisive victory by a combined force of American Continental Army troops led by General George Washington and French Army troops. -
The Constitution is Ratified
The Constitution became the official framework of the government of the United States of America when New Hampshire became the ninth of 13 states to ratify it. -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
The first inauguration of George Washington as the first President of the United States was held on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City, New York. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
In his farewell Presidential address, George Washington advised American citizens to view themselves as a cohesive unit and avoid political parties and issued a special warning to be wary of attachments and entanglements with other nations. -
Death of George Washington
He died after being bled out by leeches -
Election of 1800
John Adams vs Thomas Jefferson P2 - Thomas Jefferson wins - Power went from one party to another. -
Marbury vs. Madison
Madison, a legal case in which, the U.S. Supreme Court first declared an act of Congress unconstitutional, thus establishing the doctrine of judicial review.
