Beginning of a Nation By sparky0502 Feb 15, 1778 John Adams Trip to France Period: Feb 15, 1778 to Dec 15, 1791 Beginning of a Country Mar 1, 1781 Articles of Confederation Sep 3, 1783 Treaty of Paris Sep 17, 1787 Signing of the Constitution Jun 21, 1788 Constitution is ratified by the states Dec 15, 1791 Bill of rights added to Constitution
