Founding Fathers Timeline

By KinseyKitten
  • The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    The signing of the Declaration of Independence was the last step in the colony's final departure from Great Britain.
  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party

    People dressed up as Native Americans and got on ships in the Boston Harbor and they dumped over 300 crates of tea into the water.
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War.
  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    The Winter at Valley Forge

    The winter was terrible. Over 11,000 troops didn't have shoes and appropriate clothes. They suffered from poor nutrition.
  • Articles of Confederation are Ratified

    Articles of Confederation are Ratified

    It set up a confederation. Thirteen articles explain the powers given to the states.
  • The Battle of Yorktown

    The Battle of Yorktown

    The Battle of Yorktown ended the fighting in the American Revolution.
  • The Treaty of Paris is Signed

    The Treaty of Paris is Signed

    completely ended the American Revolutionary War
  • The Constitution is Ratified

    The Constitution is Ratified

    the constitution was ratified by people through special statewide conventions.
  • The bill of rights is ratified

    The bill of rights is ratified

    The Bill of Rights protects fundamental rights and liberties of U.S. citizens
  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    George Washington put his hand on a bible and publicly swore in front of a cheering crowd.
  • The Whiskey Rebellion (1791-1794)

    The Whiskey Rebellion (1791-1794)

    a US uprising against a federal tax on whiskey, mainly from farmers in western PA.
  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    Washington’s Farewell Address

    He called for national unity and focused on threats back at home.
  • The Death of George Washington

    The Death of George Washington

    Passed away from a throat infection.
  • Election Day, 1800

    Election Day, 1800

    Thomas Jefferson beat John Adams in the presidential election.
  • Marbury vs. Madison

    Marbury vs. Madison

    This decision the court declared an act of Congress unconstitutional.