Founding fathers

  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party
    The Boston Tea Party was an American political protest, by the Sons of Liberty. The Boston Tea Party was an important event because it helped intensify the colonial support for the American Revolution.
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord
    The Battles Of Lexington and Concord were the start of the American Revolutionary War.
  • The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    The Declaration of Independence is Signed
    The singing of the Declaration Of Independence took place in the Pennsylvania State House, in Philadelphia. It later became the Independence Hall.
  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    The Winter at Valley Forge
    It was when soldiers became short of supplies to help them stay alive, that the plague started.
  • Article of Confederation are Ratified

    Article of Confederation are Ratified
    It established the functions of the national government.
  • The Battle of Yorktown

    The Battle of Yorktown
    The Battle of Yorktown led to peace negotiations and that's why it ended up being so important.
  • The Constitution is Ratified

    The Constitution is Ratified
    Congress pointed towards the state legislatures to call ratification in each of the states. Article VII made it so that nine states had to ratify before the constitution became in use.
  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
    It was the day George Washington was sworn in, and taken to office.
  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    Washington’s Farewell Address
    Washington had Americans set aside their violent likes and dislikes for foreigners.
  • The death of George Washington

    The death of George Washington
    George Washington passed away from a throat infection. He was buried 4 days later in a family vault in Mount Vernon. George was important because he was the president of the United States.
  • Election Day, 1800

    Election Day, 1800
    Vice President Thomas Jefferson defeated the Federalist Party candidate President John Adams.
  • Marbury vs. Madison

    Marbury vs. Madison
    It helped with the Supreme’s court power.