The founding fathers By Emma Humphrey Dec 16, 1773 The Boston tea party a protest where 340 chests were destroyed Aug 2, 1776 The Declaration of Independence signed it declared the 13 American colonies independent from England Jun 21, 1788 The continuation was ratified it was made the framework for the US government Dec 14, 1799 The death of George Washinton It was taken as a end of an era