Scene at the signing of the constitution of the united states

Foundations--Timeline (William Brown)

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  • Revolutionary War begins

    the 13 Colonies revolt against the British.

  • Declaration of Independence written and approved by the Continental Congress

  • Redcoats defeat the George Washington's army in the Battle of Long Island. Washington's army escapes at night.

  • the British occupy NYC

  • Washington Crosses the Delaware and captures Trenton

  • Virginia becomes the first state to ratify the Articles on Confederation.

  • Continental Congress is replaced by the Congress of the Confederation, which forms the basis of the new US government

  • The Continental Congress agrees on the Articles of Confederation

  • Revolutionary War ends

  • The United States and Great Britain sign the Treaty of Paris

  • The Constitutional Convention begins in Philadelphia.

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    US Constitution written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, PA

  • US Constitution ratified by 9 states

  • The first Congress met (in New York, NY, then the nation's capital)

  • George Washington elected first President of the USA

    Took the oath of office

  • The Bill of Rights is approved by Congress.

  • The Bill of Rights (first 10 amendments were radified) added to the Constitution

  • US capital moves to Washington, District of Columbia

  • Abraham Lincoln elected President

  • Civil War begins (Fort Sumter)

  • Civil War ends (Lee surrenders to Grant)

  • Abraham Lincoln assassinated

  • The 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery, is ratified.

  • The 14th Amendment is adopted.

  • The 15th Amendment is adopted.

  • The 18th Amendment bans the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol in the U.S.

  • The 21st Amendment repeals the 18th Amendment.

  • The Constitution arrives at Fort Knox, Kentucky.

  • The 27th Amendment, addressing Congressional pay raises, is ratified.