Founding Fathers

  • Article of Confederation are Ratified

    The Articles of Confederation were seen as flawed, but was better than having no national government at all in the United States
  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    President George Washington issued a farewell address to the country, giving up power after two consecutive terms as president.
  • Election Day, 1800

    Adams Vs Jefferson, Jefferson overthrows Adams and becomes the third president of the United States.
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    The Winter at Valley Forge

    Valley Forge is where the main body of the Continental Army, led by commander George Washington, stayed throughout the harsh winter of 1770-1788