Founding Fathers Timeline

  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party
    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

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord
    it was the first battle against the Redcoats for independence
  • The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    The Declaration of Independence is Signed
    this is when all the colonists came together and decided that they wanted to be separated from England and to be their own country.
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    The Winter at Valley Forge

    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

    Article of Confederation are Ratified
    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
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    The Battle of Yorktown

    this was the battle where we won the war against the British
  • The Constitution is Ratified

    The Constitution is Ratified
    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

    Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
    this was when George Washington became the first president of the united states of America.
  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    Washington’s Farewell Address
    this was when George Washington stepped down from the title of president and retired.
  • The Death of George Washington

    The Death of George Washington
    this was when George Washington died from an infection
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    Election Day, 1800

    this was the first ever peaceful transaction of power from one to another
  • Marbury vs. Madison

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