Ratification of the Constitution Timeline

Parliament was created

Jun 5, 1215

The legislative body in England in charge of taking taxes was known as the Parliament. They were also supposed to discuss Governmental matters with the king. This Parliament eventually removes King James in 1689. They created the Magna Carta, which had a strong influence in the Constitution.

Magna Carta

Jun 15, 1215

This Document was the foundation for separate government. Although it featured limited government, it entailed protected rights that we have in our constitution. King John unwillingly signed this document, leading to the foundation of separate government, although limited.
This event starts the domino effect that leads to the constitution.

House of Burgesses

Jul 30, 1619

This was the start of the first little form of government. I was a house of representatives for the english colonists to encourage English Colonists to settle. They were founded by the Virginia Company. The first meeting was to ensure a minimum for tobacco.
They had a very big impact on the constitution as they first planted a seed for a separate government from England, and they were the ones that settled issues and made laws, eventually separating from English rule.

Mayflower Compact Signed

Nov 11, 1620

A Document entailing separation from the Church, implying that the colonists wanted to practice christianity by themselves, not under the church. This is the first document entailing separation from English rule.
This document laid the foundations for both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and also showed signs of separation from the English Government.

Rights Petition

Jun 7, 1628

This was a Petition made by Parliament to ensure that nobody goes to prison without justification of the accused. It also outlawed the stay of troops in a residential home without owners consent, and the passing of martial law, unless if country was at war. The Bill of Rights extended this Document for further fulfillment.
This was the start of all the major Documents and laws that would be implemented in the Constitution and our laws in modern society.

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

Jan 15, 1639

This form was the official start of the constitution as it contains all the fundamentals that the constitution and the American Government as a whole. Soon after, each state and colony made their own two cents worth to it with Documents for limited government and electing official to carry out laws.
These Documents make separation of Government from England more eminent as they tear away from the orders and laws and start making their own.

The Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

This is the official document birthed by all the previous documents involving independent government. This document (as the title entails) is the official statement by the colonies of independence from Britain. Although this document stated they were independent, talk is cheap. They still had some work to do to officially separate from britain so they could start setting in stone the laws, liberty,and equality of the common people.
This is the official mark of Government before the Constitution.

Articles of Confederation

Nov 15, 1777

As the title conveys, it was an article to appeal the theory of a confederate government. It gained approval over time and paved way for other events such as the peace treaty with Great Britain, the expansion of land past the Appalachian Mountains, and others.
As these events have impact on the Constitution, these articles of confederation started the pathway to accomplishing the events leading to the Ratification.

Constitution Convention

May 25, 1787

This meeting was like the prof read before the final draft of the Constitution. This meeting featured delegates from multiple states to discuss their ideas on what fair laws to put in the Constitution so that everybody was in agreement and that government could run smoothly and efficiently.
This in effect was the groundwork of the Constitution as it entailed the drafting and proofing of that important document.

The Connecticut Compromise

Jul 16, 1787

This document was born from the Constitution Convention and would be used as a vital part the the Constitution. This document basically stated that there would be two sections of the legislative branch. It was to ensure that all states had equal participation in the making of laws and other important governmental matters.
As this is added to the constitution and ensures equality in all states involvement with government, it posses importance to the Ratification event as it is still valid today.