U.S. History Timeline 1775-1800 By robertpaige Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence signed Nov 15, 1777 Congress adopts Articles of Confederation Feb 4, 1783 England officially declares an end to hostilities in America Sep 3, 1783 The Treaty of Paris is signed by the U.S. and Great Britain Jan 14, 1784 The Revolutionary War officially ends May 8, 1785 Congress passes the Land Ordinance of 1785 Sep 26, 1786 1st of Shay's Rebellions Jun 19, 1787 Constitutional Convention votes to create a new form of government with three branches Jul 4, 1789 Congress passes its first tax Sep 29, 1789 The U.S. Army is established by Congress