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The Boston Tea Party
The Boston Tea Party was a political protest against the British government. It was important because it became a powerful symbol of the colonists. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first major American Revolutionary War military campaigns, resulting in an American victory and an outpouring of militia support for the anti-British cause. -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
The Declaration of Independence states three basic statements, (1) "God made all men equal and gave them the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" and (2) "The main business of government is to protect these rights." (3) "If a government tries to withhold these rights, the people are free to revolt and to set up a new government." It was important because it motivated colonists to speak independence. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
regular freezing and thawing, intermittent snowfall and rain, and shortages of provisions, clothing, and shoes. -
Articles of Confederation are Ratified
It was debated by the Second Continental Congress at Independence Hall in Philadelphia between July 1776 and November 1777, and finalized by the Congress on November 15, 1777. It came into force on March 1, 1781, after being ratified by all 13 colonial states. -
The Battle of Yorktown
The siege of Yorktown, also known as the Battle of Yorktown and the surrender at Yorktown, began September 28, 1781, and ended on October 19, 1781, at exactly 10:30 am in Yorktown, Virginia. -
The Constitution is Ratified
Congress decided between two ratification processes. It is important because it guarantees every American fundamental rights, protection of life, liberty, and property. -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
President Washington's Inauguration. George Washington's inauguration ceremony in New York City was a grand historical event, attended by hundreds. -
Washington’s Farewell Address
Washington's Farewell Address is a letter President George Washington wrote as a valedictory to "friends and fellow citizens" after 20 years of public service to the United States. He wrote it near the end of the second term of his presidency before retiring to his home at Mount Vernon in Virginia. -
The Death of George Washington
The death of George Washington was caused by a severe throat infection. His death caused mourning and reflection due to the greatness of his leadership. -
Election Day, 1800
It was held from October 31 to December 3, 1800. In what is sometimes called the "Revolution of 1800", the Democratic-Republican Party candidate, Vice President Thomas Jefferson, defeated the Federalist Party candidate and incumbent, President John Adams. -
Marbury vs. Madison
Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. 137, was a landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court that established the principle of judicial review, meaning that American courts have the power to strike down laws and statutes they find to violate the Constitution of the United States.