Founding Fathers Timeline

By MorganLStauter
  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party

    American Colonists, angry at the taxes from the British, snuck onto ships in the Boston harbor and dumped chests tea over the side.
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    Began the revolutionary war
  • The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    The most important breakup letter in history. The United States splits from Great Brittain.
  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    The Winter at Valley Forge

    The U.S revolutionaries spend a very harsh winter at Valley Forge
  • Article of Confederation are Ratified

    Article of Confederation are Ratified

    America's first constitution is finally ratified, it lays the ground for the country's government
  • Battle of Yorktown

    Battle of Yorktown

    last battle of the revolutionary war
  • The Constitution is Ratified

    The Constitution is Ratified

    The Constitution is accepted as the blueprint for our government
  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    George Washington is sworn in as president
  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    Washington’s Farewell Address

    George Washington steps down as president
  • The Death of George Washington

    The Death of George Washington

    George Washington, the first American president, dies in his home.
  • Election Day, 1800

    Election Day, 1800

    The most important election in history. First peaceful transfer of power. Jefferson wins
  • Marbury vs. Madison

    Marbury vs. Madison

    A legal case that established judicial review for the Supreme Court and lower federal courts in respect to the constitution