Founding Fathers

By TrevorAHall

  • Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party was an event where Americans threw over Britain tea into the harbor.

  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    This was a bone-chilling winter where the people had little clothes and shoes to stay warm

  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord were fought in Middlesex County on April 19, 1775

  • Article of Confederation are Ratified

    All 13 states came together to ratify the article of confederation.

  • The Battle of Yorktown

    George Washington led his army to victory vs the British army

  • The Constitution is Ratified

    On June 21, 1788, New Hampshire became the 9th colony to ratify the constitution

  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    The first inauguration of George Washington held two months after the first four-year term

  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    A letter from George almost concluding his time in office.

  • The Death of George Washington

    Goerge Washington was our first president serving two terms in office, sadly passing away on December 14, 1799

  • Marbury vs. Madison

    This election came with the addition of checks and balences

  • Election Day, 1800

    This was the fourth election the states had.