Events Leading to U.S. Constitution

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  • 13 Colonies Declare their Independence

    After facing a variety of grievances against England, the 113 colonies declared their independence.

  • Continental Congress Adopts the Articles of Confederation

    The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution of the U.S.

  • Articles are Too Weak

    By the mid 1780's it was clear that the Articles were too weak to enforce unity. A nation could not function effectively if its' states were independent.

  • Convention in Philadelphia

    There was a convention held in Philadelphia to reconstitute the Articles of Confederation to make a stronger, more efficient national government.

  • U.S. Constitution was Adopted

    Leaders assembled and wrote the constitution. It was adopted on September 17, 1787.

  • The Constitution is Ratified

    The U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1789 and continues to be the longest functioning constitution in the world.