founding fathers

  • Boston tea party

    Boston tea party

    the Boston tea party was a political protest. 342 chest of tea went in the Boston harbor. they put tax's on the tea so then a protest happened.
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    intending suppress the possibly of rebellion by seizing weapons from the colonist
  • the declaration of independence is signed

    the declaration of independence is signed

    the declaration summarized the colonist for "seeking independence"
  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    The Winter at Valley Forge

    the winter was not on of the coldest or the worst during the war it consisted of regular freezing and thawing, along with intermittent snowfall and rain. coupled with shortages of provisions.
  • Article of Confederation are Ratified

    Article of Confederation are Ratified

    the continental congress adopted the articles of confederation. the first constitutional of untied states
  • the battle of Yorktown

    the battle of Yorktown

    Yorktown was George Washington's victory over general lord Charles Cornwallis
  • the constitution of Ratified

    the constitution of Ratified

    the ratified was in operation since 1789. 9 states ratified the constitution and it got accepted
  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    George Washington set a precedent for future president
  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    Washington’s Farewell Address

    Washington exhorted Americans to set aside their violent likes and dislike of foreign nations
  • the death of George Washington

    the death of George Washington

    George Washington passed away by a throat infection. 4 days later he was buried in the family vault.
  • Election Day, 1800

    Election Day, 1800

    Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adams in the presidential election of 1800
  • Marbury vs. Madison

    Marbury vs. Madison

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