founding fathers timeline

  • the boston tea party

    the boston tea party
    Boston Tea Party was a political protest that occurred on December 16, 1773.
  • The Battle of Yorktown

    The Battle of Yorktown
    The surrender at Yorktown,
  • The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    The Declaration of Independence is Signed
    The Second Continental Congress ultimately agreed to the Declaration of Independence.
  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    The Winter at Valley Forge
    General George Washington moved the Continental Army to their winter quarters at Valley Forge
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord
    The first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War.
  • Article of Confederation are Ratified

    Article of Confederation are Ratified
    The Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation.
  • The Constitution is Ratified

    The Constitution is Ratified
    the Confederation Congress established March 9, 1789 as the date to begin operating under the Constitution
  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    Presidential Inauguration of George Washington
    The first inauguration of George Washington as the first president of the United States
  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    Washington’s Farewell Address
    A letter written by American President George Washington as a valedictory to friends and citezins.
  • george washingtons death

    george washingtons death
    retirement at Mount Vernon, for he died of a throat infection December 14, 1799.
  • Election Day

    Election Day
    thomas jeffrey defeated incumbent president John Adams of the Federalist Party.
  • Marbury vs. Madison

    Marbury vs. Madison
    U.S. Supreme Court case that established the principle of judicial review in the United States