founding fathers

  • The Death of George Washington

    The Death of George Washington
    George Washington was the first 1st president. He was so important because he gave history to look at.
  • The Boston Tea party

    The Boston Tea party
    The colonies thought it was wrong to take so much taxes from them but they couldn't vote or do anything. this is important because it helps hear each other out
  • articles of confederation are ratified

    it set up a confederation of thirteen articles explaining the powers given to the states
  • the battles of lexington and concord

    the battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War
  • The declaration of independence is signed

    This helped the 13 colonies get peace from brirish rule. This is so important because it helped free our people a lot and that's where our freedom comes from
  • the winter at the valley forge

    the winter was really bad. over 11,000 troops didn't have shoes and appropriate clothes. they suffered from poor nutrition
  • articles of confederation are ratified

    it set up a confederation. thirteen articles explains the power given to the states
  • the battle of yorktown

    the battle of Yorktown ended the fighting in the American Revolution
  • the constitution is ratified

    the constitution was ritified by people through special statewide convention
  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    George Washington put his hand on bible and publicly swore in front of a cheering crowed
  • washington's farewell adress

    he called for national unity and focused on threats back at home
  • Election Day, 1800

    Thomas Jefferson beat john adams in the presidential election
  • Marbury vs. Madison

    this decision the Court declared an act of Congress unconstitutional