articles of confederation By soapywater89 May 10, 1775 Second Continental Congress Jul 4, 1776 The Decleration of Independence is written Nov 15, 1777 Articles of Confederation written Mar 1, 1781 The Articles of Confederation go into affect Sep 3, 1783 Treaty of Paris signed, end of Revolutionary war Sep 17, 1787 Constitutional Convention Sep 17, 1787 The Constitution was officially ratified