Founding Fathers

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  • The Boston Tea party

    The Boston Tea party

    it's important because it was a protest against the British parliament's tea act of 1773.
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The famous shot heard around the world , many Americans got convinced to take arms and support the cause of independence.
  • The Declaration of independence is signed

    The Declaration of independence is signed

    It was the motivation seeking for independence
  • Article of Confederation are Ratified

    Article of Confederation are Ratified

    The articles were signed by congress and then sent over to every state for them to decide
  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    The Winter at Valley Forge

    George Washington moved the army to winter quarters at the valley forge.
  • The Battle of Yorktown

    The Battle of Yorktown

    Cornwallis surrendered to Washington in a field in Yorktown
  • The Constitution is Ratified

    The Constitution is Ratified

    It was ratified because it informed the public of the provisions of the new government .
  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    George Washington took the oath to be the first president .
  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    Washington’s Farewell Address

    He warned the citizens of Americans of the political parties going sideways.
  • The death of George Washington

    The death of George Washington

    He led to victory over the British and became a hero
  • Election day 1800

    Election day 1800

    Thomas Jefferson won over the congress replacing John Adams
  • Marbury vs. Madison

    Marbury vs. Madison

    The Supreme Court declared an act of congress unconstitutional, making the judicial review .