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Revolutionary War Begins
The war was fought and won so that there could be independence from England. The war symbolized the first step towards that freedom and that now measures needed to be established to maintain and preserve this freedom. -
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Important dates leading up to the Constitution and then to the Bill of Rights
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Declaration of Independence
This document was the initial written statement informing all people that these states were now free from any rule of teh British Crown. -
Continental Congress agrees on the Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation outlined the states power but also demonstrated a very weak federal governement and the need for a court system. -
Congress of the Confederation
This was the representative body that successfully followed the Continential Congress. -
Revolutionary War ends
This marked the victory over Britian and English rule. Freedom for the states. -
Treaty of Paris
This agreement officially ended the war and stated that the US states were now free from Britian's rule. -
Constitution written in Philadelphia, PA
The document was written and was now in need of ratification by a majority of states (by the people). -
US Constitution ratified by 9 states (New Hamshire the 9th state)
New Hamsphire was the 9th state to ratify and the constitution became "law". -
George Washington elected first President
With great affection by others at the convention they elected George Washington the first president. -
First Supreme Court
John Jay First Justice
The first court allowed for a stronger legal system to begin in the youthful United States. -
The Bill of Rights added to the Constitution
The first 10 amendments to the constitution which granted freedoms to the people. -
Brown v Board of Education
This decision declared separt public schools unconstitutional -
Civil Rights Act
Equality was given based on race, creed, religion, or sex. -
Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
Police have to give a warning to all peole before they arrest them informing them about thier rights. -
Roe v Wade
Allows women to legally make decisions on abortions under the 14th amendment.
