Founding Fathers Timeline

By GavinBottorff

  • The Boston Tea Party

    American political and mercantile protest against taxation without representation by the Sons of Liberty due

  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    Massachusetts colonists fought the British soldiers, outnumbering the british sparking the beginning of the Revolutionary War

  • The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    Declared independence from the British Empire

  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    Valley Forge is known as the birthplace of the American army because, by the June of 1778, troops emerged with a rejuvenated spirit and confidence as a well-trained fighting force despite the harsh conditions they had to train in.

  • Article of Confederation are Ratified

    On March 1, 1781, Maryland approved the Articles of Confederation. Affirming the Articles as the outline of the official government of the United States.

  • The Battle of Yorktown

    After a three-week siege, British troops surrendered to the Continental Army and their French allies. This last major land battle of the American Revolution led to negotiations for peace

  • The Constitution is Ratified

    The Constitution was approved

  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    George Washington became the first president of the United States of America

  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    A letter written by George Washington served as a farewell after 20 years of public service.

  • The death of George Washington

    George Washington died of a throat infection known as Epiglottis.

  • Election Day, 1800

    Thomas Jefferson defeated John Adams in the 1800 election becoming the third U.S. President

  • Marbury vs. Madison

    Court case that established that the American court have the power to strike down laws and statutes they believe violate the constitution.