Founding fathers

By IsabellaGWhite
  • Boston tea party

    Boston tea party

    The Boston tea party was a political protest against the Tea Tax. The sons of liberty in the middle of the night threw 340 chests of tea into the harbor. This action lead to American independence.
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    These battles were started by British forces to steal supplies from the colonial military. This act started the American revolution. The first shots had been at Lexington where there were casualties on both sides. Those first shots at Lexington were known as the shots heard around the world.
  • The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    Signing the declaration had been this rallying cry to the colonies to justify their revolution against Britain. Signing this document let Britain know America was officially cutting ties with them.
  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    The Winter at Valley Forge

    The winter of Valley Forge was important to the continental army because it helped shape them into a better army. With the applied implements of Prussian officer Baron von Steuben the continental army became more disciplined and better fighters. Applying these tactics would help lead them into further victories in the future.
  • The Death of George Washington

    The Death of George Washington

    George Washington died in his home at the age of 67 with a throat infection.
  • The Articles of Confederation are Ratified

    The Articles of Confederation are Ratified

    This was the first the form of government the newly independent states had. It brought a semi structure to the chaos that was the 13 colonies at the time. Though this government was a weak central point and would later be rethought into something else.
  • The Battle of Yorktown

    The Battle of Yorktown

    The victory of this battle led to the end of British rule in the states. This victory boosted the troops morale after years of hardship.
  • The Constitution is Ratified

    The Constitution is Ratified

    Ratifying the constitution created union and stability in all 13 states. When the constitution took place of the articles of confederation it made a stronger government.
  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    This established the new presidential power in the states. This created stability and a concrete foundation for the constitution.
  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    Washington’s Farewell Address

    Even though people wanted Washington to stay in power he only stayed for 2 terms. He did this as example so a president wouldn’t stay for too long and become more of a monarch.
  • Election Day, 1800

    Election Day, 1800

    Jefferson and Adams were up against each other for president. It was significant because it was the first peaceful transfer of political parties.
  • Marbury vs. Madison

    Marbury vs. Madison

    The importance of this case was that it had helped established judicial review.