Time line Events (1774-1811) By anthony L. Period: Nov 1, 1774 to Nov 1, 1789 continental congress Period: Nov 1, 1775 to Nov 1, 1783 revoultionary war Oct 31, 1776 decleration of independce Period: Nov 1, 1777 to Nov 1, 1781 articles of confederation Sep 3, 1783 peace of paris Sep 18, 1787 constitution enacted Nov 1, 1787 constitutional convention Nov 1, 1791 bill of rights ratified Nov 1, 1791 first national bank