founding fathers

  • The Boston Tea Party

    an event where Americans were angry at Britain for imposing “taxation without representation,” and dumped 342 chests of tea, imported by the British East India Company into the harbor.
  • The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    The founding document of the United States. Being the document that the founding fathers signed America as an independent union. The 13 states were no longer apart of Great Britain
  • The Battle of Yorktown

    It was the last battle America won and was the end of the war. The RedCoats general waved a truce because of a lack of supplies and troops. After the two started the peace negotiations
  • Ratification of The Constitution

    All 13 states ratified the Constituion ratifying it as the document of America
  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    The selection of George Washington as the first president.
  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    Washington's letter to the people tells them not to make the same mistakes as before. And to stay peaceful and stop the hate for other unions and countries.
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The first battle was fought and won by America, declaring themselves one step closer to independence.
  • The Death of George Washington

    George Washington died of Epiglottitis in mount vernon and was also buried there 4 days after his death.
  • Marbury vs. Madison

    Prevented The supreme court, congress and president from getting too much power, it created judicial review.