Constitutional Era By GrandeSoyLatte Nov 15, 1777 John Dickonson completes the Articles of Confederation Period: Nov 15, 1777 to Dec 15, 1791 Significant Events Mar 1, 1781 Articles of Confederation ratified after NY and VI give up claim on Western territory Sep 3, 1783 Treaty of Paris signed. Revolutionary War ends. May 20, 1785 Congress approves Land Ordinance of 1785, setting down Western land policy. Aug 25, 1786 Captain Daniel Shay leads farmers in an uprising against high taxes and unpayable debt. Sep 14, 1786 Annapolis Convention begins and adjournes with little accomplished. Feb 3, 1787 Shay's Rebellion broken by Massachusetts militia. May 14, 1787 Philidelphia Convention begins. Jul 13, 1787 Congress passes NW Ordinance of 1787, establishing state creation policy. Sep 17, 1787 Constitution approved for submission to states. Jun 21, 1788 Constitution ratified with ninth vote submitted by NH. Jun 25, 1788 Virginia lends much needed support to the newly ratified Constitution. Mar 4, 1789 First Congressional session held. Apr 30, 1789 Washington elected as America's first president. Dec 15, 1791 Madison aids in the passing of the Bill of Rights
