Founding Fathers

  • Boston Tea Party

    Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party was a Protest that was about the tax of tea. The Boston Tea Party happened because of taxation without any representation
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord is the first engagement of the American Revolutionary War. It marked the first of American Independence.
  • The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    It was adopted by the Continental. it was formally declared the 13 American colonies' separation from British
  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    The Winter at Valley Forge

    It was during the American Revolutionary War it was winter and it was hard on the soldiers because they lacked some supplies like shoes, coats, shelter, and blankets. Its important because it was a marking point for the army because they turned into a more effective and disciplined fighting force by surviving.
  • The Articles of Confederation are Ratified

    The Articles of Confederation are Ratified

    It marked the United States becoming a national government after the war. Its important because they establish a government after the independence from Great Britain.
  • The Battle of Yorktown

    The Battle of Yorktown

    It was the decisive Battle that resulted in the surrender of the British. It led to peace and independence.
  • The Constitution is Ratified

    The Constitution is Ratified

    It is when New Hampshire became the 9th state to approve it. It replaced some inefficient articles and made a stronger government.
  • George Washington Inauguration

    George Washington Inauguration

    George Washington takes the oath of office.
  • Washington's Farewell Address

    Washington's Farewell Address

    To get Americans to set aside their violent likes and dislikes of foreign nations important because the young American nation and offered enduring advice on maintaining unity and avoiding foreign entanglements.
  • The Death Of George Washington

    The Death Of George Washington

    George Washington died of a throat infection. His death was a big impact of the nations sense of unity.
  • Election Day, 1800

    Election Day, 1800

    Each state could chose their own day to elect their electors. It was important because Vice President Thomas Jefferson defeated the Federalist Party, President John Adams in the second peaceful transfer of power.
  • Marbury vs. Madison

    Marbury vs. Madison

    Established the judicial review. It had the power to determine the constitutionality and validity of the acts of the other two branches of government.