Founding Fathers

By bethanyjpence
  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party was an event where they threw boxes of tea in the water.
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    This war started the American Revolutionary War.
  • The Declaration of Independence is signed

    The Declaration of Independence is signed

    The Declaration of independence was signed in Philadelphia.
  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    The Winter at Valley Forge

    It was cold, there was snow and rain. No one had shelter, blankets, or coats.
  • Articles of Confederation are Ratified

    Articles of Confederation are Ratified

    The Articles became official and America became a sovereign federal state.
  • The Battle of Yorktown

    The Battle of Yorktown

    The battle of yorktown was the engagement of the American revolution.
  • The Constitution is Ratified

    The Constitution is Ratified

    The Constitution became the official framework of the government of the United States of America.
  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    George Washington became president
  • Washington's farewell address

    Washington's farewell address

    Washington wrote a letter stating that Americans need to stop being so violent.
  • The Death of George Washington

    The Death of George Washington

    George Washington died of a throat infection.
  • Election Day, 1800

    Election Day, 1800

    On this day, Thomas Jefferson beat John Addams with 73 electoral votes
  • Marbury vs. Madison

    Marbury vs. Madison

    It was a decision to establish the principle of judicial review.