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July 4, 1776 -- A Declaration of Independence was unanimously adopted by the Second Continental Congress.
Sept 3, 1783 -- The United States signed the Treaty of Paris, which recognized the United States as a sovereign nation.
July 1787 -- The Northwest Ordinance prohibited slavery north of the Ohio River.
Apr 28, 1788 -- Maryland became a state.
June 21, 1788 -- The US Constitution took effect after ratification by nine states, including Maryland.
Apr 30, 1789 -- George Washington was sworn in as the first President of the United States at Federal Hall in New York City.
1791 -- Construction began on a turnpike from Frederick to Cumberland.
Dec 15, 1791 -- The Bill of Rights was ratified. |