US History 1776-1799

Can you name the event that happened in US history every year from 1776-1799?

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Year	Clue	Event
1776	The Declaration of Independence was primarily written and signed in this city	Philadelphia
1777	What symbol of American independence was adopted on June 14th, of this year?	The Flag
1778	This country allied with the United States and helped them with their Revolutionary War efforts	France
1779	In 1779, the United States had their worst naval defeat until Pearl Harbor. What modern day state did this take place in?	Maine
1780	The British secured a major victory in the Revolutionary War by capturing this city in South Carolina	Charleston
1781	These articles were ratified	Articles of Confederation
1782	The first American commercial bank opened in what state?	Pennsylvania
1783	The treaty ending the Revolutionary War was signed in what city?	Paris
1784	Which treaty was OFFICIALLY ratified?	Treaty of Paris
1785	This major ordinance was signed	Land Ordinance of 1785
1786	This rebellion started in Massachusetts	Shay's Rebellion
1787	What was held in Philadelphia, creating the US Government?	First Constitutional Convention

Year	Clue	Event
1788	This state became the ninth state to ratify the US Constitution, officially putting it in effect	New Hampshire
1789	This President was inaugurated	George Washington
1790	This state became the 13th state	Rhode Island
1791	This bill was officially ratified, giving 10 rights to US citizens	Bill of Rights
1792	This President was unanimously re-elected	George Washington
1793	This mosquito-borne viral disease causing fever, aches, and jaundice spread across Philadelphia	Yellow Fever
1794	This rebellion conducted by farmers in farmers in Pennsylvania was called?	Whiskey Rebellion
1795	Pinckney's treaty was ratified, granting Americans free navigation of what river?	Mississippi River
1796	George Washington gave his farewell address in 1796, how many things did he warn about?	3
1797	This former Vice President, was elected President	John Adams
1798	What branch of the US Military was established in 1798?	Marine Corps
1799	What medical practice, common during the time, killed George Washington?	Bloodletting

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