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Treaty of Paris. |
1783/ Ended the American war for Independence, the KING of England recognized the thirteen colonies as "Free, sovereign and Independent states" Ending eight years of conflicts establish American independence. |
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Northwest Ordinance. |
1787/ Provided the gradual development of self-government in the Northwest territory, free and equal state, freedom of speech and trial by jury, prohibited slavery, and encouraged education. |
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Constitutional Convection. |
1787/ held in Philadelphia to revise the articles; produced the Constitution of the United States, the constitution was ratified on 1788. (1 of the most revered documents in history), Supreme law of the land by Unanimous vote. |
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George Washington 1787. |
Became the 1st president of 🇺🇸. |
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The Bill of rights. |
1791/ First 10 amendments to the Constitution, they guarantee Americans, "Freedom of religion, speech and press; the right to peaceable assembly; freedom for unwarranted search, trial by jury; protection of life, liberty and property and protection from cruel and unusual punishment. |
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Mint Act. |
1792/ Establishing a mint and provided for the coinage of gold, silver and copper, by Alexander Hamilton, The United States was on its way to become the most prosperous nation in the world. |
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Pinckney treaty. |
1795/ Charles Pinckney. Spain West Florida and the USA. (settled boundaries). |
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John Adams elected.🏢👱🏼👰🏼 |
1st president to occupy the white house with his wife, Abigail. |
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Thomas Jefferson elected. |
First secretary of State under Washington; vice president under Adams, became president opposing the Federalist power. |
