American Revolution to Cilvil War By Jacob217 Apr 19, 1775 War for Independance Started Jan 2, 1776 New Hampshire ratifies state constitution First state constitution ratified in NH. Jan 10, 1776 "Common Sense" Published Thomas Pane published "Common Sense Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independance Declaration of independance signed. Sep 3, 1783 U.S revolution ends Treaty of Paris Apr 30, 1789 Washington elected as first President of the USA Feb 22, 1803 Marbury vs. Madison trial decision Apr 30, 1803 Lousiana Purchase Nov 1, 1808 Slave trade ended Dec 20, 1860 Election of Abraham Lincoln Jan 25, 1861 The South seceeds Apr 19, 1861 The Civil War begins