The Founders Fathers

By NatashaPo
  • Boston Tea Party
    1773 BCE

    Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party happened when we Americans threw 340 chests of tea into Boston Harbour. This was one of the main reasons for the American Revolution and our gain of American Independence.
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The battles of Lexington and Concord were the first things that set off the American Revolution. Also, during this time, the 'shot heard 'round the world' started the War of Independence, and people were starting to get very anxious about this, so they started carrying guns to protect themselves.
  • The Declaration of Independence was signed

    The Declaration of Independence was signed

    Before the Declaration of Independence was signed on August 2nd, 1776 it had to have much debate about whether or not it was agreed upon to write the Declaration of Independence.

  • The Winter at Valley Forge

  • Articles of Confederation are Ratified

  • The Battle of Yorktown

  • The constitution is ratified

    The constitution is ratified

    Delaware was one of the first states to get ratified soon after multiple other states joined with Delaware.

  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

  • Washington’s Farewell Address

  • Death of George washington

    Death of George washington

    On the day of December 14th, George Washington died from a throat infection. He was buried later that week. George was our first president and the person who wrote the U.S Constitution

  • Election Day, 1800

  • Marbury vs. Madison