Founding Fathers Timeline

By jacemwatson

  • Boston tea party

    The boston tea party is a political protest. The first major act of defiance.

  • the battles of Lexington and concord

    Politically disastrous for the British, it persuaded many Americans to take up arms and support the cause of independence.

  • the declaration of independence

    document that was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4.

  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    The suffering troops were held together by loyalty to the Patriot cause and to General Washington, who stayed with his men.

  • Article of Confederation are Ratified

    The Articles created a loose confederation of sovereign states and a weak central government, leaving most of the power with the state governments.

  • battle of Yorktown

    It also cemented Washington's reputation as a great leader and eventual election as first president of the United States.

  • the constitution is Ratified

    It is important because they informed the public of the provisions of the proposed new government.

  • presidential inauguration of George Washington

    The executive branch of the United States government officially began operations under the new frame of government established by the 1787 Constitution.

  • Washington farewell address

    Washington exhorted Americans to set aside their violent likes and dislikes of foreign nations, lest they be controlled by their passions.

  • death of George

    It is important because he was the president of the united states.

  • Marbury vs Madison

    The unanimous opinion was written by Chief Justice John Marshall.