The Revolution War By CsLewullis Feb 16, 1778 John Adams and his son travel to France John Adams and his son traveled from Masssachusetts to France on a friget named "Boston". Period: Feb 16, 1778 to Dec 15, 1791 The Revolutionary War Mar 1, 1778 John Adams almost gets hit by a cannon ball The Boston captured a merchant ship. Mar 24, 1778 John Adams and his son arrive in France. Sep 3, 1783 American and British leaders sign the Treaty of Paris May 25, 1787 Constitutional Convention Sep 17, 1787 Leaders sign the United States Constitution. But it could not become a law until atleast 9 out of the 13 states approved it. Jun 21, 1788 The Constitution is finally ratified. Dec 15, 1791 The Bill of Rights