Constitution

Structure of the U.S. Constitution

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  • Articles of Confederation

    Articles of Confederation

    The first U.S. Constitution, the Articles of Constitution, is approved.
  • End of Revolutionary War

    End of Revolutionary War

    The American Revolution comes to an end.
  • Constitutional Convention

    Constitutional Convention

    55 delegates meet in Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to amend the Articles of Confederation but propose a new government instead.
  • Constitution is Signed

    Constitution is Signed

    The U.S. Constitution is signed. Although 55 delegates participated in the Constitutional Convention, only 39 signed the Constitution.
  • First President

    First President

    George Washington becomes the first president of the United States.
  • Bill of Rights

    Bill of Rights

    The first 10 amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, are added to the U.S. Constitution. The Bill of Rights was added to guarantee the protection of the people from a strong central government.