Asdell Founding Fathers Timeline

  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party
    Americans where angry at the British for taxation without representation so the Americans dumped 342 chests of tea into the harbor. This was significant because it was the first major act of defiance against the Britains.
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord
    the shot heard around the world happened here and it started the American Revolutionary War.
  • The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    The Declaration of Independence is Signed
    the Declaration of Independence was important because it declared America as a independent country.
  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    George Washington lead an army in battle here.
  • Article of Confederation are Ratified

    the Articles of Confederation from The Constitution where Ratified.
  • The Constitution is Ratified

    The Constitution is Ratified
    The Constitution was the basic right and laws for America.
  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    George Washington became the president of the united states.
  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    Washington’s Farewell Address
    A letter written by George Washington for his retirement.
  • The Death of George Washington

    The Death of George Washington
    George Washington died of a throat infection at Mount Vernon. George Washington was a American Revolution Leader and president.
  • Election Day, 1800

    Election Day, 1800
    Thomas Jefferson was elected.
  • Marbury vs. Madison

    Marbury vs. Madison
    This was court case that established judicial review.
  • John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil

    John D. Rockefeller Creates Standard Oil
    he discovered standard oil
  • The Great Oklahoma Land Race

    The Great Oklahoma Land Race
    about 50,000 people lined up to race for land.
  • Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants

    Ellis Island Opens to Process Immigrants
    over 450,000 immigrants passed through Ellis Island within a year.
  • The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published

    The Wizard of Oz (Book) is Published
    the book was published.
  • Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants

    Angel Island Opens to Process Immigrants
    a major point of entry for immigrants coming from the west.
  • The Empire State Building Opens

    The Empire State Building Opens
    it was established
  • The Battle of Yorktown

    The Battle of Yorktown
    Cornwallis surrendered to Washington putting an end to the War