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Democracy

By ashleyh324

  • American Revolution

    American Revolution
    After years of combat, Britain and the American Colonies sign the Treaty of Paris. The agreement brings an end to the war and officially recognizes the United States as an independent country.

  • Uprising-Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

    Thomas Jefferson completes the draft of the Declaration of Independence in just 17 days.

  • The Bill of Rights

    The Bill of Rights
    They demand that changes to the Constitution be made to protect the basic liberties of the people. The first 10 changes to the Constitution are known as the Bill of Rights.

  • Slavery outlawed

    Amendment XIII is ratified, outlawing slavery.