Founding Fathers Timeline

  • The Boston Tea Party

    340 barrels of Tea were destroyed in Boston Harbor (naming it The Boston Tea Party) Essentially starting the American Revolutionary War and eventually, American independence
  • The Battles Of Lexington and Concord

    the first big military campaign of the Revolutionary War.
  • The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    The Declaration of Independence states three basic ideas: (1) God made all men equal and gave them the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; (2) the main business of government is to protect these rights; (3) if a government tries to withhold these rights, the people are free to revolt and to set up a new government.
    Source: (https://www.britannica.com/summary/Declaration-of-Independence-Key-Facts#:~:text=The%20Declaration%20of%20Independence%20states,and%20to%20set%20up%20a
  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    snow during war + shortage of clothes and shoes = very difficult living conditions
  • Articles of Confederation are Ratified

    The Articles of Confederation were ratified because of disagreement over voting and representation
  • The Battle of Yorktown

    Campaign that trapped the British Army on a peninsula at York Town, Virginia
  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    first inauguration of the first president (George Washington)
  • The Constitution is Ratified

    Written in 1787, ratified in 1788, and in operation since 1789, the United States Constitution is the world's longest-surviving written charter of government.
  • Washingtons Farewell Adress

    Washington warned the people of the dangers of getting involved in political parties.
  • The Death Of George Washington

    Washington died of a throat infection in Mount Vernon, Virginia.
  • Election day

    from October 31st to December 3rd.
    Thomas Jefferson beat John Adams in presidency.
  • Marbury vs. Madison Summary

    Supreme Court argues against an act of Congress.