founding fathers

By baileyconover
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party

    the Boston tea party happened because they put taxes on tea.

  • signing of the declaration of independence

    The Declaration of Independence was created and signed to pass laws to protect the citizens of the United States of America.

  • the winter at valley forge

    the winter was not one of the coldest of the worst during the war, it consisted of regular freezing and thawing along with intermittent snowfall and rain.

  • the battle of Lexington and Concord

    This event occurred to decrease the possibility of a rebellion by seizing weapons from colonists

  • article of confederation are ratified

    the continental congress adopted the articles of confederation.

  • the battle of yorktown

    Yorktown was George Washington's victory over general Lord Charles Cornwallis.

  • the constitution is ratified

    this event occurred due to trying to create a government with enough power to act on a national level.

  • inauguration of george washington

    George Washington set a precedent for future presidents.

  • Washington's farewell adress

    Washington exhorted Americans to set aside their violent likes and dislikes of foreign nations.

  • the death of George Washington

    George Washington passed away due to a throat infection.

  • election day

    Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adams in the presidential election of 1800

  • Marbury vs. Madison

    Marbury sued the new secretary of state (James Madison), in order to obtain his commission