Second Unit 4 Timeline By Nick roman Jan 1, 1774 First Continental Congress calls for abolition of slave trade Jan 1, 1775 Second Continental Congress In this year, King George III formally proclaims colonies to be in a rebellion. Jan 1, 1776 Declaration of Independence Jan 1, 1776 New Jersey constitution temporarily gives women the right to vote Jan 1, 1781 French and Americans force Cornwallis to surrender at Yorktown Jan 1, 1781 Articles or Confederation are put into effect Jan 1, 1783 Treaty of Paris Jan 1, 1784 Treaty of Fort Stanwix Jan 1, 1788 Rectification by nine states guarantees a new government under the Constitution