Battle of Cowpens
Morgan retreats to Southern Virginia
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1781 in United States of America
Explore 10 historical events and records for United States of America in 1781.
Historical records for United States of America in 1781
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January
March
Congress of National
The National Congress renames itself "The United States in Congress Assembled"
Constitution of USA
The National Congress renames itself "The United States in Congress Assembled"
Independence of United States of America
The National Congress renames itself "The United States in Congress Assembled"
October
Result of Surrender of Cornwallis's Army at Yorktown
The capitulation at Yorktown ends major combat and confirms the collapse of Britain's southern campaign.
Surrender of Cornwallis's Army at Yorktown
Lord Cornwallis surrenders with 7,000 men marking the end of fighting in the war
Other events (month unknown)
Battle of Yorktown
Yorktown, Virginia, surrenders to Washington & the French fleet
Constitution of USA
The Articles of Confederation give Congress minimum powers over individual states. Attempts are made to avoid over centralization after independence
Secretary of State for War
Appointed Secretary of State for War by Congress
Unification
The Articles of Confederation give Congress minimum powers over individual states
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