Timeline: 1776-1861 | Timetoast

Jul 4, 1776

The Declaration Of Independence Is Signed

Signing of the Declaration of IndependenceOn July 4, 1776, the congress announced its adoption of the Declaration of Independence, written by Virginian Thomas Jefferson, to proclaim to the world its grievances against the British and its reasons for seizing independence.
Sep 19, 1777

Battle Of Saratoga

"Surrender of General Burgoyne at Saratoga"British General John Burgoyne surrenders to Maj. Gen. Horatio Gates at Saratoga
Feb 6, 1778

Treaty of Amity and Commerce Signed

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May 12, 1780

Washington appoints Nathanael Greene

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Jan 7, 1781

The Battle of Cowpens

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Nov 30, 1783

Treaty of Paris

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Oct 22, 1784

Fort Stanwix Treaty

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Jun 20, 1785

James Madison Memorial and Remonstrance

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Sep 11, 1786

Annapolis Convention

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Sep 17, 1787

Constitution is drafted

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Nov 1, 1788

New York ratifies The Constitution

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Sep 24, 1789

Judiciary Act

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