HUSH By twinkey19 Jul 4, 1776 America gets independence from Great Britain Sep 26, 1788 The constitution gets ratified Sep 26, 1789 George Washington becomes president Period: Jun 18, 1812 to Feb 18, 1815 War of 1812 Period: Apr 24, 1846 to Feb 2, 1848 Mexican- American War Mar 4, 1861 American Civil War Start May 9, 1865 American Civil War Ending