Founding Fathers

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    Boston Tea party

    They Dumped tea from the ships into the harbor to show that they didn’t didn’t care and were passionate about what they were doing.
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    The battles of Lexington and Concord

    This was the first military fight of the American revolution.
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    The Declaration of Independence is signed

    The point where all the colonies signed for independence against King George.
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    The Winter at Valley Forge

    It was a harsh climate for the Continental army during the Revolutionary war.
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    The Articles of Confederation are Ratified

    The official establishment of the first government of the newly formed United States.
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    The Battle of Yorktown

    Continental Army and its French allies win over the British Army during the American Revolutionary War
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    The constitution is ratified

    It requires ratification by nine out of the thirteen states for it to take place.
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    Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    He was sworn in on the balcony of Federal Hall which he then was becoming the first president under the new ratified U.S. Constitution.
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    Washington’s Farewell Address

    It was written to guide future generations. It warned against sectionalism, political factionalism, and foreign interference.
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    George Washington’s death

    He died in his home at Mount Vernon at the age of 67. His death was related to a throat infection
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    Election Day

    The campaign was long, and Jefferson and Burr each won 73 electoral votes, Adams won 65, and Pinckney won 64.
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    Marbury vs. Madison

    Madison won overall. This was fought for judicial review, allowing the Supreme Court to determine the constitutionality of laws.