Founding Fathers Timeline

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    Founding Fathers Timeline

  • Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party is when some people dressed up as Indians and threw the tea into the ocean. It is one of the key events that led up to the Revolutionary War.
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The First military engagements of the Revolutionary War, which marked the beginning of open armed conflict between the 13 colonies and Great Britain.
  • The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    Stated that the 13 colonies were independent from Britain and had freedom, and self-governance.
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    The Winter Valley Forge

    Was a hardship moment in the Revolutionary War but came out a more unified fighting force. Which marked a turning point in the war representing resilience.
  • The Articles of Confederation are Ratified

    Represents them trying to make a unified government following independence from Great Britain.
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    The Battle of Yorktown

    this war led to peace negotiations and later on the recognition of the United States as independent.
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    The Constitution is Ratified

    It shows a promise about a stronger central government and 3 different branches of government.
  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    Washingtons inauguration had a display of patriotism, symbolizing a desire for stability and a stable government.
  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    A letter of his retirement which emphasized the importance of education and morality, as well as national unity.
  • Death of George Washington

    His death was seen as a crisis by many people. After his death political leaders recognized the first steps towards a sense shared sorrow.
  • Election Day 1800

    Congress made a law stating that the Tuesday following the first Monday of November will be the voting day since it was a time that worked for everyone.
  • Marbury vs Madison

    It shows the importance of the Constitution and how the judiciary is interpreting and upholding it, which is shaping the legal system of the United States for generations to come