Founding Fathers timeline

By JacobCStewart
  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party

    A political protest held in Boston
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    A battle fought 2 years after the first protest, America took the victory.
  • The Declaration of Independence is signed

    The Declaration of Independence is signed

  • The Winter of Valley Forge

    The Winter of Valley Forge

    A devastating winter took place during the war which in turn started, a shortage of food, and clothing.
  • The Articles of Confederation are Ratified

    The Articles of Confederation are Ratified

  • The Battle of Yorktown

    The Battle of Yorktown

    A month-long battle that took place in Yorktown, that America had won
  • The Constitution is Ratified

    The Constitution is Ratified

    The day the Constitution became the official framework for the Government.
  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

  • Washingtons Farewell Adress

    Washingtons Farewell Adress

    A letter Washington left before leaving to his home in Mount Vernon.
  • Death of George Washington

    Death of George Washington

    Dead from a throat infection
  • Election Day

    Election Day

    Thomas Jefferson beat the federalist party candidate, John Adams.
  • Marbury vs Madison

    Marbury vs Madison

    A court case that established the principle of judicial review.