Founding Fathers

  • The Boston Tea-party

    The Boston Tea Party was a mercantile protest that took place in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • The Start of the Battles of Lexington

    These battles took place in many places located in Massachusetts. They were a part of what would later be the Revolutionary War.
  • The Signing of the Declaration of Independence

    In Philadelphia, congress signed a declaration to declare separation from Great Britain.
  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    During the war, the harsh weather, intermittent rain and snow fall, and lack of food and shelter made this Winter one of the harshest the people in this war saw.
  • Articles of Confederation are Ratified

    By 1781, all 13 states had been ratified. This means, appealing any amendment from a current or existing.
  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    Washington's inauguration was held nearly 2 months after the start of his 4-year term on the balcony of the Federal Hall in New York City.
  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    President Washington wrote his "farewell" letter to his friends and fellow-citizens after devoting 20 years of his life to serving the public.
  • The Death of George Washington

    George Washington died in Mount Vernon, Virginia. His death was caused by a throat infection due to staying in wet and cold weather.
  • Election Day

    Thomas Jefferson, a democrat-republican candidate, beat his opponent John Adams, a federalist candidate.
  • Marbury vs. Madison

    Marbury vs. Madison

    The Marbury vs. Madison case was a Supreme Court case that called for the review of the laws. Meaning, government officials can go against something in the Consitution if they feel it is unfit.