Founding Fathers Timeline

By emtheroux

  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party
    The Boston Tea Party was a crucial moment that sped up and deepened the backing of the American Revolution among the colonies.

  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord
    The brutality transformed a rebellion against British rules into a struggle for self-governance. Lexington and Concord inspired numerous Americans to back the 'revolution'. For John Adams, these conflicts marked the point 'the decision was made, the Rubicon was crossed'.

  • The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    The Declaration of Independence is Signed
    Through the issuance of the Declaration of Independence, ratified by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the 13 American colonies cut off their political ties with Great Britain. The Declaration outlined the reasons behind the colonists' desire for freedom.

  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    The Winter at Valley Forge
    Valley Forge served as a naturally protected high ground where troops could practice and recover from the battles of the year, and the damp and chilly winter conditions, muddy and unnavigable roads, and limited resources reduced the likelihood of large-scale battles.