American History Timeline

The Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

A political protest that American Colonists were mad at Britain for “taxation without representation" they dumped 342 crates of tea.

The Battles of Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

People of britain attempted burn the people 13 colonies in america with taxation without representation.

The Declaration of Independence is Signed

Aug 2, 1776

when 56 members of the Second Continental Congress started signing the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.

The Winter at Valley Forge

Dec 19, 1777

11,000 US soldiers lost their lives to various diseases.

Article of Confederation are Ratified

Mar 1, 1781

On March 1, 1781, the Articles of Confederation are finally ratified.

The Battle of Yorktown

Oct 28, 1781

Last battle of the revolutionary war

The Constitution is Ratified

Jun 21, 1788

The document is approved by the 13 colonies

Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

Apr 30, 1789

He was sworn in as the first president of the united states.

Washington’s Farewell Address

Sep 17, 1796

It was a speech by George washington asking the american people to avoid political partie.

The Death of George Washington

Dec 14, 1799

George Washington passed away of a throat infection

Election Day, 1800

Dec 3, 1800

Thomas Jefferson beat John Adam as president.

Marbury vs. Madison

Feb 24, 1803

Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adams in the 1800 presidential election. John Adams try to expand before he was elected. The court said it was illegal and they couldn't do it.