Founding fathers timeline

By jaynaagaudet

  • boston tea party

    boston tea party
    The Boston Tea Party was a political protest. This event ended in intolerable acts. Many disguised men as Indigenous men. They then poured tea into the ocean.

  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord
    The battle of Lexington and Concord was the first major military campaign of the American Revolutionary War.

  • The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    The Declaration of Independence is Signed
    This was a separation from Britain, sort of similar to a breakup letter. The declaration was completely signed on July 4th-August 2nd.

  • Articles of Confederation are Ratified

    Articles of Confederation are Ratified
    Articles of Confederation are Ratified. This document served as the first constitution in the United States.

  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    The Winter at Valley Forge
    The Winter at Valley Forge was the six-month encampment of General George Washington. There was regular freezing, a lot of snowfall, and rain, with shortages of clothing, and shoes, made living conditions extremely difficult.

  • The Battle of Yorktown

    The Battle of Yorktown
    The Battle of Yorktown began on September 28, 1781, and ended on October 19, 1781. The reason behind the battle was that they were waiting for supplies and reinforcements that would arrive from Britain

  • The Constitution is Ratified

    The Constitution is Ratified
    Written in 1787, ratified in 1788, and operated since 1789. The Constitution is the world's longest-surviving written charter of government.

  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
    George Washington's presidential inauguration ceremony happened in New York City.

  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    Washington’s Farewell Address
    Washington announced his decision not to seek a third term because of the weight of the presidency and attacks of political enemies.

  • The death of George Washington.

    The death of George Washington.
    George was a founding father, a military general then later a president. He eventually died from a throat infection, he passed on Dec 14, 1799.

  • Election Day, 1800

    Election Day, 1800
    Election Day, 1800 is the day that Vice President Thomas Jefferson defeated the Federalist Party candidate President John Adams.

  • Marbury vs. Madison

    Marbury vs. Madison
    Marbury vs. Madison was a landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court that established judicial review.