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Battle of Lexington and Concord (April 19, 1775)

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Battle of Lexington and Concord (April 19, 1775)

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One of the first battles of the Revolutionary War, several skirmishes take place between American and British Troops in Massachusetts.

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A protest lead by farmers angry at the federal government due to a tax put on whiskey. It is put down by George Washington with the use of the military .

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Washington , President of the Constitutional Convention(May 25, 1787)

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Washington , President of the Constitutional Convention(May 25, 1787)

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Elected by officials at the Constitutional Congress, George Washington leads the ratification and the signing of the U.S. Constitution.

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Revolutionary War begins(April 19, 1775)

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Revolutionary War begins(April 19, 1775)

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The American Revolution starts after colonist get fed up with British Taxes and such.

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After the continental army is formed, Washington is named general, an event that helps Washington become president.

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Articles of Confederation Ratified(March 1, 1781)

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Articles of Confederation Ratified(March 1, 1781)

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The building blocks of the new nation are ratified, but the are not strong enough to support the new nation.

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The Treaty of Paris brings an end to the Revolutionary War, Britain recognizes the U.S. as an independent country.

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The document that makes America an independent country is signed.

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Bill of Rights Ratified(December 15, 1791)

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Bill of Rights Ratified(December 15, 1791)

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The first ten amendments of the U.S. constitution are ratified.

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U.S. Constitution signed(September 17, 1787)

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U.S. Constitution signed(September 17, 1787)

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A more capable version of the Articles of Confederation is signed, the U.S. constitution.

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Washington Crosses the Delaware (December 26, 1776)

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Washington Crosses the Delaware (December 26, 1776)

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Washington scores a victory that boosts overall morale, ending the first year of the revolutionary war.

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Washington's troops are ravaged by the harsh winter, killing 2,000 men of the army.

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George Washington Retires (March 3, 1797)

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George Washington Retires (March 3, 1797)

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Washington returns, setting the two term limit. He returns to his home in Virginia.

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Washington's Farewell Address (September 19, 1796)

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Washington's Farewell Address (September 19, 1796)

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Washington writes a letter to the people explaining why he is not running and explaining what America should and shouldn't do in the future.

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Washington is Inaugurated(April 30, 1789)

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Washington is Inaugurated(April 30, 1789)

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Washington is elected president and takes the oath to become the first president of the U.S.

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French & Indian War begins.(May 28, 1754)

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French & Indian War begins.(May 28, 1754)

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George Washington is defeated during a skirmish on French forces starting the French & Indian War.

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George Washington Dies.(December 14, 1799)

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George Washington Dies.(December 14, 1799)

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George Washington dies of hypovolemia, in Mount Vernon, Virginia.

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Washington gets Married(January 6, 1759)

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Washington gets Married(January 6, 1759)

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George Washington gets married to Martha Danridge Custis, gaining tremendous wealth.

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Augustine Washington dies(April 12, 1743)

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Augustine Washington dies(April 12, 1743)

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George Washington's father dies when Washington was only 11 years old.

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George Washington's Birth(February 22, 1732)

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George Washington's Birth(February 22, 1732)

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George Washington is born Westmoreland County, Virginia.