klaidfnvi By Electra McClaine Apr 19, 1776 The Revolutionary War Jun 7, 1776 Richard Henry Lee brought the Lee Resolution before the Continental Congress Jul 2, 1776 Continental Congress voted to declare independence from England Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence Approved Dec 16, 1777 Legislature Ratifies Articles of Confederation Mar 1, 1781 The Congress of the Confederation is formed Sep 3, 1783 The Treaty of Paris was signed Nov 25, 1783 The Revolutionary War Ends May 25, 1787 Constitution written at the Constitutional Convention Sep 17, 1787 The Constitution was signed Jun 22, 1788 Constitution was ratified by the United States Mar 4, 1789 The First Congress met in New York Apr 30, 1789 George Washington became president Feb 2, 1790 The First Sepreme Court Dec 15, 1791 The Bill of Rights is Ratified
