Founding Fathers

The Battles of Lexington and Concord

Apr 17, 1775

These were the first major battles of the Revolutionary War.

The Declaration of Independence is signed

Aug 2, 1776

The Declaration of Independence was signed by the founding fathers of America (George Washington, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, etc.) to declare America as a union free from Great Britain.

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1776

The Boston Tea Party was rebellious act by colonizers of the American colonies. The goal was to abolish tea taxes in effect by Great Britain.

The winter at Valley Forge

1777

The winter spent at Valley Forge was extremely hard on soldiers, in which they often froze due to shortages of clothing and shelter

Ratification of the Articles of Confederation

1781

This document was written to protect the power of state government.

The Battle of Yorktown

Sep 28, 1781

The battle of Yorktown was a surrender that became a turning point in the war.

The Ratification of The Constitiution

Dec 7, 1787

The states slowly ratified the constitution starting with Massachusetts and ending with New Hampshire.

Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

Apr 30, 1789

Washington's Farewell Address

1796

In his formal address, the first US president advised civilians to stay impartial to political parties and appreciate the victories they had won.

The Death of George Washington

Dec 14, 1799

The first American president died from a bacterial infection.

Election Day

Dec 3, 1800

Jefferson wins the election against Adams.

Marbury V. Madison

1803

This federal court case granted the judicial system the right to veto laws that violated the constitution