Events leading to the constitution

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  • Revolutionary War Starts

    Revolutionary War Starts

    Revolutionary war starts, fought to gain independence from Britain
  • Declaration of Independence is written

    Declaration of Independence is written

    13 Colonies become 13 states, no central government
  • Revolutionary War Ends

    Revolutionary War Ends

    War Ends, 13 Colonies set up government under articles of confederation
  • The Constitution Convention is held

    The Constitution Convention is held

    Representatives begin writing the constitution
  • Constitution Convention Ends

    Constitution Convention Ends

    representatives end convention by signing the constitution
  • Constitution Ratified

    Constitution Ratified

    constitution is instituted after 9 out of 13 states ratify it