Important events from 1778 to 1791,

John Adams leaves for France

Feb 4, 1778

John Adams leaves for France.

Brittish merchtman ship fired at John Adam's Ship.

Mar 1, 1778

Brittish merchtman ship fired at John Adam's Ship

John Adams arrives in France

Mar 24, 1778

John Adams arrives in France

The states ratify the United States Constitution

Jun 11, 1778

The Constitution was ratified.

The constition was signed.

Sep 17, 1778

Leaders signed the United States Constitution. However, it could not become official law until at least nine of the thirteen states approved, it.

Treaty of Paris.

Sep 10, 1783

American and British leaders signed an agreement called the Treaty of Paris. This peace treaty ended the war.

Bill of Rights added to the United States Constitution

Feb 11, 1791

The first ten amendments added to the Constitution in 1791 became known as the Bill of Rights.