Founding Fathers Timeline

The Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

the colonist was mad about the taxes on the tea and dumped it into the Haber because they didn't get any reputation in the taxes.

The Battles of Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

it was the first battle against the Redcoats for independence

The Declaration of Independence is Signed

Aug 2, 1776

this is when all the colonists came together and decided that they wanted to be separated from England and to be their own country.

The Winter at Valley Forge

Period: Dec 19, 1777 to Jun 19, 1778

this was a time during a war when the continuous freezing and falling of the ground caused mud and made living difficult and uncomfortable

Article of Confederation are Ratified

Mar 1, 1781

they needed an actual government to be a country because they didn't have an army or taxes and nine of the thirteen colonies signed it but the percentage was enuf for it to be passed

The Battle of Yorktown

Period: Sep 28, 1781 to Oct 19, 1781

this was the battle where we won the war against the British

The Constitution is Ratified

Dec 7, 1787

this was to prove to the citizens that the government won't become corrupt with power because each branch will keep the other in check.

Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

Apr 30, 1789

this was when George Washington became the first president of the united states of America.

Washington’s Farewell Address

Sep 17, 1796

this was when George Washington stepped down from the title of president and retired.

The Death of George Washington

Dec 14, 1799

this was when George Washington died from an infection

Election Day, 1800

Period: Oct 31, 1800 to Dec 3, 1797

this was the first ever peaceful transaction of power from one to another

Marbury vs. Madison

Feb 24, 1803

this was when James Madison refused to deliver the Commission of Justice and peace