Which of these events occurred first?
A) the battles of Lexington and Concord
B) the writing of the Declaration of Independence
C) the ratification of the Articles of Confederation by the required number of states
D) the first presidential and congressional elections take place
E) Shays's Rebellion

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The battles of Lexington and Concord, which marked the beginning of the American Revolution, occurred on April 19, 1775. The other events happened after this, with the writing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, the ratification of the Articles of Confederation in 1781, the first presidential and congressional elections in 1788-1789, and Shays's Rebellion in 1786-1787.

Which of These Events Occurred First