The Road to the United States Constitution By bretta_wright Jul 4, 1776 The Declaration of Independence was Signed Period: Jul 4, 1776 to Jun 21, 1788 The Road to United States Consitution Nov 5, 1777 Articles of Confederation May 14, 1787 Annapolis Convention May 25, 1787 Constitutional Convention May 29, 1787 Virginia Plan Jun 15, 1787 New Jersey Plan Jun 18, 1787 Hamilton's Plan Jul 11, 1787 Connecticut Compromise Jul 23, 1787 3/5 Compromise Jun 21, 1788 Constitution Ratified Sep 17, 1788 Constitution Adopted