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The Boston Tea Party was a seminal American political and mercantile protest on December 16, 1773, during the American Revolution. -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord, on April 19, 1775, marked the start of the American Revolutionary War. British troops, sent to seize military supplies in Concord, clashed with colonial militia first in Lexington, then in Concord, and again during their retreat to Boston. -
Declaration of Independence - WashU Libraries
The Declaration of Independence is structured with a preamble, a body (divided into two sections), and a conclusion. The introduction states the document's purpose. The preamble outlines fundamental principles of government and individual rights -
The Articles of Confederation, ratified in 1781, established a "league of friendship" among the thirteen original states, serving as the first constitution of the United States. It outlined a system with a unicameral Congress where each state had one vote, and it created a weak central government with limited powers. The Articles were eventually replaced by the United States Constitution in 1789. -
The Battle of Yorktown proved to be the decisive engagement of the American Revolution. The British surrender forecast the end of British rule in the colonies. -
The basic formatting of the U.S. Constitution was ratified between December 7, 1787, and June 21, 1788, with nine out of thirteen states approving it. The final state to ratify was Rhode Island, on May 29, 1790. -
George Washington's first inauguration, on April 30, 1789, in New York City, involved a formal swearing-in ceremony, an inaugural address, and a religious service. Following his election, Washington traveled to New York, where he was greeted by dignitaries and citizens. -
Winter in Valley Forge - Founding Forward
The Winter at Valley Forge saw the Continental Army endure harsh conditions in a log hut encampment during the winter of 1777-1778. Over 12,000 soldiers and some of their families camped there, enduring shortages of food, clothing, and supplies. They constructed over 2,000 log huts, each roughly 14 by 16 feet, to house the soldiers. -
George Washington's Farewell Address, primarily focused on urging national unity and cautioning against political factions and foreign entanglements, was initially published as a newspaper article in 1796. -
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George Washington | National Geographic Kids
George Washington died on December 14, 1799, at his Mount Vernon estate, at the age of 67. The -
Presidential elections were held in the United States from October 31 to December 3, 1800. -
Marbury v. Madison - Landmark Cases of the US Supreme Court
Marbury v. Madison is a landmark 1803 Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review, the power of the federal courts to declare laws unconstitutional. The case arose from a dispute over the delivery of judicial appointments made at the end of the John Adams administration.