1776-1860 Timeline James Milan

The Signing of The Declaration of Independance

Jun 4, 1776

The signing of the the Declaration of Indpendance was one of, if not the most important event that happened in the late 1700's in marked the start of the United States.

Treaty of Paris

Sep 3, 1783

This treaty ended the Revolutionary War. it also reconized the American independence gained from Britain.

Shay's Rebellion

1787

This was a rebellion by farmers in Massachusetts, they protested economic injuestices and highlighted the weaknesses of the Article of Confederation.

Ratification of the Constitution

Jun 21, 1788

This created a new goverment that replaced the Ariticles of Confederation.

Bill of Rights

Dec 15, 1791

This was the first ten amendments to the Constitution that guaranteed individual rights and freedoms.

Louisiana Purchase

Apr 30, 1803

The U.S. acquired a vast territory from france doubling the size of the nation and opening up westword expansion

War of 1812 (1812-1815)

1815

A war between the U.S. and Britain that affirmed American sovereignty.

Missouri Compromise

Mar 3, 1820

Addressed the balance of slave and free states, this also delayed the Civil War.

Trail of Tears (1838-1839)

1839

This forced the relocation of Native Americans from their ancestral lands.

Compromise of 1850

1850

Five bills that aimed at resolving tensions between slave and free states, including the controversial Fugitive Slave Act.