1780 ⟶ Robert Morris Appointed Superintendent of Finance

Robert Morris is appointed Superintendent of Finance, a post...
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🏛️ Second Continental Congress Meets

Second Continental Congress meets⟶
Second Continental Congress Meets (1775)
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📜 Second Continental Congress Declares Independence

Declaration of Independence - Second Continental Congress enacts a resolution declaring independence from the British Empire⟶
Second Continental Congress Declares Independence (1776)
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🏛️ Robert Morris Appointed Superintendent of Finance

Robert Morris is appointed Superintendent of Finance, a post akin to Prime Minister, by Congress⟶
Robert Morris Appointed Superintendent of Finance (1780)
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🏦 Bank of North America Chartered

Bank of North America chartered⟶
Bank of North America Chartered (1781)
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🫡 George Washington Resigns as Commander-in-Chief

George Washington resigns as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army⟶
George Washington Resigns as Commander-in-Chief (1783)
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💰 Robert Morris Resigns as Superintendent of Finance

Robert Morris resigns as Superintendent of Finance and is not replaced⟶
Robert Morris Resigns as Superintendent of Finance (1784)
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