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Founding Brothers

By davids.skylar14

  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence
    On this date, the Continental Congress sent the Declaration off to a printer to be published.

  • Victory

    Victory
    The victory over Great Britain was confirmed, and independence had been obtained.

  • Compromising

    Compromising
    The Great Compromise was preventing threats to the new republic in its early years at this time.

  • The Debate

    The Debate
    The Debate of 1790 was an argument about ending slavery/slave trade with the struggle of later dates standing in the way.

  • Ending Slave Trade

    Ending Slave Trade
    Two delegations showed two petitions to end African Slave Trade which eventually led to problems in the future.

  • Franklin's Death

    Franklin's Death
    Benjamin Franklin died at age 84 at home because of health problems caused by his obesity.

  • Farewell Adress

    Farewell Adress
    Washington's Farewell address was released to the public to announce his retirement.

  • Meetings

    Meetings
    Jefferson and Adams dined at Washington's house to conduct a meeting.

  • Dueling

    Dueling
    Aaron and Burr met in Weekhawken, New Jersey to duel and lead to Aaron's death and a huge confusion.

  • The "Odd Couple"

    The "Odd Couple"
    Jefferson and Adams both died on the date a day before the marking of America's independence, symbolizing their founding blood.