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Events in August 1790 2
1790United States Conducts First Federal CensusNationwide population count begins under the new ConstitutionThe United States carried out its first decennial census as mandated by the Constitution, recording a population of about 3.9 million people. The count determined each state's representation in the House of Representatives.
1790Treaty of Värälä Ends Russo-Swedish WarRussia and Sweden restore prewar borders after two years of conflictRussia and Sweden signed the Treaty of Värälä, ending the Russo-Swedish War of 1788-1790 without territorial changes. The peace confirmed Sweden's political independence from Russian influence under King Gustav III.