Founding Fathers Timeline

By KinseyKitten

  • The Declaration of Independence is Signed

    The signing of the Declaration of Independence was the last step in the colony's final departure from Great Britain.

  • The Boston Tea Party

    People dressed up as Native Americans and got on ships in the Boston Harbor and they dumped over 300 crates of tea into the water.

  • The Battles of Lexington and Concord

    The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War.

  • The Winter at Valley Forge

    The winter was terrible. Over 11,000 troops didn't have shoes and appropriate clothes. They suffered from poor nutrition.

  • Articles of Confederation are Ratified

    It set up a confederation. Thirteen articles explain the powers given to the states.

  • The Battle of Yorktown

    The Battle of Yorktown ended the fighting in the American Revolution.
  • The Treaty of Paris is Signed

    The Treaty of Paris is Signed

    completely ended the American Revolutionary War

  • The Constitution is Ratified

    the constitution was ratified by people through special statewide conventions.

  • The bill of rights is ratified

    The Bill of Rights protects fundamental rights and liberties of U.S. citizens

  • Presidential Inauguration of George Washington

    George Washington put his hand on a bible and publicly swore in front of a cheering crowd.
  • The Whiskey Rebellion (1791-1794)

    The Whiskey Rebellion (1791-1794)

    a US uprising against a federal tax on whiskey, mainly from farmers in western PA.

  • Washington’s Farewell Address

    He called for national unity and focused on threats back at home.

  • The Death of George Washington

    Passed away from a throat infection.

  • Election Day, 1800

    Thomas Jefferson beat John Adams in the presidential election.

  • Marbury vs. Madison

    This decision the court declared an act of Congress unconstitutional.