Founding fathers

Founding Fathers

By CadenMGarland

  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party
    The Boston Tea Party was a political protest in Griffin's Wharf Boston Massachusetts. American colonists were frustrated at Britain for imposing "taxation without representation". 342 chests of tea were dumped into the harbor.

  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord
    This battle kicked off the American Revolutionary War. For many years tension had been building up.

  • The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    The Declaration of Independence is Signed
    The Declaration of Independence was signed inside the Pennsylvania State House later renamed Independence. Hall Historians believe 56 signatures on the document were placed later.

  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    The Winter at Valley Forge
    This wasn't the coldest or worst winter during the war but the freezing, thawing, snowfall, and rainfall, it made living conditions very difficult.

  • The Battle of Yorktown

    The Battle of Yorktown
    This battle is also known as The Siege of Yorktown. This war engaged the American Revolution. British troops surrendered and America won the war.

  • Article of Confederation are Ratified

    Article of Confederation are Ratified
    The continental congress adopted the article in 1777 but wasn't ratified until 1781.

  • The Constitution is Ratified

    The Constitution is Ratified
    New Hampshire became the ninth and last necessary state to ratify the constitution, the document was made the law of the land.

  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
    George Washington was the first president of the United States. This was a big change for the US.

  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    Washington’s Farewell Address
    Washington wanted the people to set aside their violent likes and dislikes and be controlled by their passions.

  • The Death of George Washington

    The Death of George Washington
    Early in the morning, Dr. Brown had not yet arrived. Craik sent for a third physician. Washington was bled for the 4th and final time. A total of thirty-two ounces of blood was extracted during the last bleeding.

  • Election Day, 1800

    Election Day, 1800
    Thomas Jefferson became president. This election was the first peaceful transition in power from one political party to another.

  • Marbury vs. Madison

    Marbury vs. Madison
    This case was very big with the government. With this case, no branch of the government can become too powerful.