founding fathers

By justinmcraig

  • The Boston Tea Party

    Threw tea into harbor in 1773

  • The Battle of Yorktown

    Turning point for America in the war.

  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    Start of American war for independence.

  • The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    Declaration is signed

  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    Continental Army spent the winter here.

  • Article of Confederation are Ratified

    Articles of Confederation were adopted.

  • The Constitution is Ratified

    Constitution became the main framework.

  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    First president was picked.

  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    Valedictory written by George Washington.

  • The Death of George Washington

    George Washington died

  • Election Day, 1800

    Democratic-Republican Thomas Jefferson defeated Federalist John Adams.

  • Marbury vs. Madison

    American courts can shoot down laws.