Discussion Board 2 By Dprou_ 1783 End of revolutionary war 1783 Treaty of Paris Period: 1783 to 1791 Gov't Discussion 1 1785 U.S Dollar created 1786 Shay's Rebellion 1787 Constitutional Convention 1787 The United States Constitution is signed 1788 The United States Constitution went into effect 1788 Three branches of government is established 1789 The first Congress under the new Constitution met in New York City 1791 Ten Amendments, also known as the Bill of Rights, were added to the new Constitution of the United States.