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Declaring Independance!
Congress in Philadelphia recieves Richard Henry Lee's resolution to declare independance from great Britain, U.S.A.'s first break up letter in history. -
The Declaration of Independance is drafted.
Around June 11th and June 28th, the Declaration is drafted by Thomas Jefferson, creating the nation's most cherished symbol of freedom and liberty. -
Legally Legitimate!
After more than two weeks of corrective editing by Thomas Jefferson, a fair copy of the committee draft of the Declaration is read within congress. -
Revise with a group member.
Congress begins to debate and revise the Declaration for themselves, which lasts throughout July 1st-4th. -
Well, I Declare!
Congress declares independance as the British army approaches at New York. -
Free people, as the people, independant people, eagle.
Congress adopts the newly printed Declaration of Independance. -
Woah dude. Really?!
The first public reading of the Declaration of Independance is read in Philadelphia, and news begins to get around. -
I'm packing my bags Mom, and never coming back!
After having the Declaration read to the British army in New York, Congress gives orders to have the documentation signed by all members. -
Constitution!
The Final Draft of the Constitution is signed by the delegates of the states in Philadelphia. -
Our First Leader.
George Washington is elected by the Senate and House of Representatives to meet for tallying of the votes from the first presidential election. George Washington is the winner. -
The Right to.. What rights are we given?
James Madison introduces the original draft of the Bill of Rights to the 1st Congress of the United States as a series of collective legislative articles. -
Oh! Those Rights!
The Bill of Rights became effective by 3/4's of the States. -
Enacted!
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution come to effect and the Bill of Rights' ratification is anounced by Thomas Jefferson. -
14th Amendment!
The 14th Amendment is ratified. -
The Judiciary Act of 1789
The first session of the Supreme Court begins!
