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The Connecticut Colony passed the Freedom Act to establish a University at Saybrook. It will become Yale University.
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The Royal Colony of New Jersey, founded by Queen Anne from the two provinces of Eastern and Western New Jersey.
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The New York Slave uprising led to six suicides and 21 executions
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George Washington and his troops attacked Fort Duquesne, the first act of the French and Indian war between England and France
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Repeal of the Stamp Act
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The Continental Congress appointed George Washington commander-in-chief of the Army and sent him to Boston to take charge of the Bookie militia there
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The declaration of Independence, written by Thomas Jefferson and his committee, was ratified at the second Continental Congress in Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
It was influenced by many writers, including John Locke, and inspired by the notion that man has a natural right to change or overthrow a government that denies him its right. Four days later, the Declaration of Independence was announced publicly for the first time outside the Provincial assembly in Philadelphia. It became known as Independence Hall and sparked celebrations throughout the city. -
The Continental Congress at Independence Hall adopted the Articles of Union and Permanent Union. It was the first Constitution of the United States.
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The first battle of Savannah, Georgia, was lost to the British.
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John Paul Jones and Bonhomme Richard beat Serapis in the British North Sea
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- Nashville, Tennessee founded by James Robertson as Fort Nashborough
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The bald eagle was certified by Congress as the national bird
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Congress ended the War of Independence by ratifying the preliminary peace treaty
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Disbanding of the mainland navy
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The Constitution Congress adopted the Constitution
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The first President, George Washington, was inaugurated in New York City. He was elected President by all the voting voters (there was no direct presidential election), and John Adams was elected vice President.
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The Federal Judicial Act was passed and the Supreme Court was established
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The first President, George Washington, delivered the State of the Union Address.
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George Washington as President
The District of Columbia was established by approving the Residence Act, which authorized the purchase of land along the Potomac River for federal buildings and parks -
The Establishment of the United States Post Office
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George Washington, a federalist, was re-elected President of the United States
Without opposition, John Adams was elected vice President. Federalists who believed in a strong central government outnumbered the other party, the Democrats and Republicans, who decided against a political fight because of Washington's popularity. Washington considered not seeking re-election, but decided to be re-elected in an attempt to stem the tide of political parties. -
Tennessee was admitted as the 16th state of the Union.
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John Adams succeeded George Washington as President
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George Washington, first commander of the revolution and President of the United States, died at his estate in Virginia.