Founding Fathers Timeline

  • The Boston Tea Party

    The Boston Tea Party

    Angry townsfolk dressed as Native Americans and sneaked onto British trade ships. They dumped 340 chests of tea into the harbor in a sign of protest.
  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    These were the first combat engagements of the American Revolution. The British troops originally were sent to capture supplies from the colonists but local militias fought back.
  • The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    The Declaration was a document stating that America would no longer be under British rule. It was signed on August 2nd, though it was adopted on July 4th.
  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    The Winter at Valley Forge

    An encampment of the Continental Army during the Revolution where Washington and his soldiers endured a harsh winter with few supplies being delivered.
  • The Articles of Confederation are Ratified

    The Articles of Confederation are Ratified

    The Articles are finally put in to place after 4 years of waiting for full approval from all 13 states.
  • The Battle of Yorktown

    The Battle of Yorktown

    A decisive siege on Yorktown, Virginia that ended land fighting for the rest of the war. It led to General Cornwallis’ surrender and the Treaty of Paris.
  • The Constitution is Ratified

    The Constitution is Ratified

    The US Constitution established the American government. The States took votes and finally it was accepted a year after it was signed.
  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    The first Presidential Inauguration in US history, making him the first US President. It was held two months after his 4 year term started.
  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    Washington’s Farewell Address

    George Washington wrote a book near the end of his second term where he put a testament for the future of the United States.
  • The Death of George Washington

    The Death of George Washington

    George Washington was the first US president and led the fight against the British to victory. He died from a throat infection at 67.
  • Election Day, 1800

    Election Day, 1800

    A Presidential election was held in 1800 between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. The event is also known as the Revolution of 1800.
  • Marbury vs. Madison

    Marbury vs. Madison

    Established judicial review, allowing the federal courts to declare laws passed by congress or the executive branch to be unconstitutional, and deny it.