Founding Father Timeline

By Brianv.
  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party

    This political and mercantile protest was one of the key events in the lead-up to the American Revolutionary War and, ultimately, American independence
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    marked the start of the American War of Independence
  • The Declaration Of Independence Is Signed

    The Declaration Of Independence Is Signed

    summarized the colonists' motivations for seeking independence
  • Winter At Valley Forge Begins

    Winter At Valley Forge Begins

    Valley Forge was significant not only for reshaping Washington's army, but for the dedication, endurance, and resilience demonstrated by the Americans in their cause for Independence
  • Articles of Confederation are Ratified

    Articles of Confederation are Ratified

    established the functions of the national government of the United States after it declared independence from Great Britain
  • The Battle Of Yorktown Begins

    The Battle Of Yorktown Begins

    led directly to the peace negotiations that ended the war in 1783 and gave America its independence
  • The Constitution is Ratified

    The Constitution is Ratified

    the official framework of the government of the United States of America
  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    First President Of the United States Of America
  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    Washington’s Farewell Address

    It signaled that Washington wasn't running for a third term in office, and it served as a warning—and an inspiration—for future generations
  • The Death of George Washington

    The Death of George Washington

    George Washington passed away of a throat infection. He was buried four days later in the family vault at Mount Vernon.
  • Election Day 1800

    Election Day 1800

    The election was a political realignment that ushered in a generation of Democratic-Republican leadership. This was the first presidential election in American history to be a rematch. It was also the first election in American history where an incumbent president did not win re-election.
  • Marbury vs. Madison

    Marbury vs. Madison

    This decision created the doctrine of judicial review and set up the Supreme Court of the United States as the chief interpreter of the Constitution.