founding fathers timeline

  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party
    The Boston Tea Party was an American political protest.
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord
    Massachusetts colonists didn't obey the British authority, which caused this war. It was a long and hard war between the British and the 13 colonies.
  • The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    The Declaration of Independence is Signed
    The signing of Independence happens on August 2, 1776. This takes place at Pennsylvania state house.
  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    The Winter at Valley Forge
    This was a war where it was constant freezing and dethawing. Then there was shortages of clothes, shoes, etc.
  • Article of Confederation are Ratified

    Article of Confederation are Ratified
    The article of confederation is ratified by all 13 states, this was delayed but took place on March 1, 1781
  • The Battle of Yorktown

    The Battle of Yorktown
    This is also known as the Siege of Yorktown, the British troops surrendered to the continual army and Allies.
  • The Constitution is Ratified

    The Constitution is Ratified
    The Constitution becomes an official framework, it took a while for this process but it was ratified June 21, 1788
  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
    George Washington gave a speech on the nation's call to serve as president and the responsibilities
  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    Washington’s Farewell Address
    This is a letter written by George Washington as a valedictory. This letter was written near the end of his second term.
  • The death of George Washington

    The death of George Washington
    George Washington died, he died of a throat infection after less than 3 years of retirement.
  • Election Day, 1800

    Election Day, 1800
    This was held from October 31 to December 3rd, 1800. This is also called the revolution of the 1800s
  • Marbury vs. Madison

    Marbury vs. Madison
    Marbury vs. Madison was a court case, the supreme court decided that Marbury's commission was valid. But they also decided not to use the judiciary act to make madison deliver the papers.