Constitutional Timeline

Battle of Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

The British defeated the Americans at the Battle of Bunker Hill in Massachusetts.

Declaration of Independence Adopted

Jul 4, 1776

Washington Crosses the Delaware

Dec 25, 1776

George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River, which occurred on the night of December 25–26, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War, was the first move in a surprise attack organized by George Washington against the Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey, on the morning of December 26.

Battle of Germantown

Oct 4, 1777

Although Britain won the battle, the continental army had gone on the offensive and attacked the British.

France and the United States Form an Alliance

Feb 6, 1778

Articles of Confederation Ratified

Mar 1, 1781

Treaty of Paris Ends the War

Sep 3, 1783

The Treaty ended the American Revolutionary War.

Constitutional Convention

May 5, 1787

Constitution Finalized

Sep 17, 1787

U.S Constitution Ratified

Jun 21, 1788