Important Happenings in Early American History By brittanyleavitt6 Apr 19, 1775 Beginning of the Revoltionary War Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence Sep 3, 1783 End of the Revolutionary War Sep 17, 1787 United States Constitution Signed Mar 4, 1793 Inauguration of President George Washington Aug 21, 1831 Nat Turner Rebellion Period: Apr 12, 1861 to May 9, 1865 Civil War