Founding Fathers timeline

  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party was a massive political protest for American independence. The protesters gathered in Boston harbor and dumped 340 chests of tea into the harbor. This event lead up to the American Revolutionary War.
  • Battles of Lexington and Concord

    This date marked the start of the American Revolutionary War. British troops were sent to seize supplies in Concord when they met the colonists at Lexington. The British proceeded to Concord and the suffered heavy casualties at Concord against the colonies.
  • Declaration of Independence is signed

    This event marked the separation of the 13 colonies from the British Rule. This document was signed at the Independence Hall in Philadelphia. This is significant because it showed the the independence of the 13 colonies and they were now free to governor themselves how they pleased.
  • Constitution is Ratified

    The Ratification of the Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation. This was there current governing document of the United States. The Ratification created a stronger federal government. This event also let to the Bill of Rights.
  • Death of George Washington

    George Washington died on December 14th, 1799 at his home in Mount Vernon. He was 67 at the time. His death was very significant because American lost a highly respected leader. George Washington’s death also marked the end of an era.