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The Boston Tea party
the day that Americans dumped tea from Britain in the harbor because they found out they were raising their taxes without representation of what they were using it for -
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
the first shot was fired that made the American revolution start . -
The Declaration of Independence is Signed
the day our country became a self-governing country. -
The Winter at Valley Forge
the winter George Washington and his Continental Army stayed at Valley Forge . -
Articles of Confederation are Ratified
the Articles of Confederation created a weak central government a league of friendship that largely preserved state power and independence. -
The Battle of Yorktown
this battle was the major land battle of the revolutionary war . -
Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
the day george washington got elected as president . -
The Constitution is Ratified
the day that Road Island finally got brought together for the united states . -
Washington’s Farewell Address
the day he announced his decision to not go for a third term -
The Death of George Washington start date /end date
George Washington passed away from a throat infection at Mount Vernon. -
Election Day, 1800
the first presidential election. -
Marbury vs. Madison
this event was about how John Adams issued William Mabury a commission as justice of peace but the senate james madison refused to deliver it.