Friday the 13th (October)

Good morning!

Today we will work on the effects of the Revolution and the first government (Articles of Confederation). Here is the Articles of Confederation power point from class

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Today in History

• 1775

  The Continental Congress authorized the construction of a naval fleet.

• 1792

  The cornerstone of the White House was laid.

• 1843

  The Jewish organization B'nai B'rith was founded.

• 1903

  Boston defeated Pittsburgh in the first World Series.

• 1943

  Italy declared war on Germany, its former Axis partner, during World War II.

• 1974

  Ed Sullivan died in New York City at age 72.

• 1981

  Egypt's vice president Hosni Mubarak was elected president, one week after Anwar Sadat'sassassination.