the constitoution timeline By 17stouth Sep 17, 1776 declaration of independence sighned written and approve by the conteninal congress declares independence to the people. Mar 1, 1781 revolutionary war ends and also agreement among the articles of confederation wich performs the basis of the new government Sep 23, 1783 britan recongnizes the independence of the u.s.a (treaty of paris!) sighns off May 17, 1787 usa constitution convention occurs held in philedolphia Jun 22, 1788 constitution changed by 9 different states this constitoution was ratified by 9 states! Mar 4, 1789 george washington elected president Sep 23, 1791 fist 10 ammendments added to the constitoution(bill) Oct 24, 1800 they move to d.c Oct 23, 1862 Abe elected Sep 23, 1865 civil war begains