Founding Fathers Timeline

The Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

The Boston Tea Party was a protest against taxation without representation.

The Battles of Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1775

The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first fights of the revolutionary war.

The Declaration of Independence is Signed

Aug 2, 1776

The Declaration of Independence was signed

The Winter at Valley Forge

Dec 19, 1777

12,000 Soldiers and 400 women and children marched to Valley Forge and Built 1,500 log huts and 2 miles of fortification

Article of Confederation are Ratified

Feb 21, 1781

The Article's of Confederation are Ratified by Congress

The Battle of Yorktown

Sep 28, 1781

The Battle of Yorktown, The surrender of York town

The Constitution is Ratified

Jun 21, 1788

The Constitution was ratified creating a new government.

Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

Apr 30, 1789

George Washington was sworn in office as president of the united states.

Washington’s Farewell Address

Sep 19, 1796

Washington’s Farewell Address was written for future people in office and the citizens.

The Death of George Washington

Dec 14, 1799

George Washington died of an Illness.

Election Day, 1800

Dec 3, 1800

Thomas Jefferson Beat John Adams in the election

Marbury vs. Madison

Mar 4, 1801

Marbury did not receive his commission from Madison. Madisons refusal to send his commission was found Illegal.