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1765 was a pivotal year in the buildup to the American Revolution, marked by the introduction of the Stamp Act and the beginning of organized colonial resistance against British taxation and control. -
In response to the Boston Tea Party. The British Parliament enacted the Coercive Acts also
known as the Intolerable Acts in the colonies in 1774. These laws were designed to punish Massachusetts and assert British authority. -
The Second Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence. This document declared the thirteen colonies independent from Great Britain, outlining the principles of individual rights and government by consent. -
in 1781, the Articles of Confederation were ratified by the last of the thirteen states. The Articles served as the first constitution for the United States, establishing a confederation of sovereign states and a weak central government. the limitations of the Articles would later lead to calls for a stronger federal government. -
In 1783 the Treaty of Paris was signed, officially ending the American Revolutionary War. The treaty recognized the independence of the United States and established borders for the new nation. -
1787, the Constitution was signed by the delegates. The document laid the foundation for the federal government and was later sent to the states for ratification. Which got ratified in the following months. -
The first presidential election was held in April 1789. George Washington was elected unanimously as the first President of the United States. He received all 69 electoral votes. -
The Bill of Rights, comprising the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, was ratified on 1791. The Bill of Rights guaranteed essential rights and liberties, such as freedom of speech, religion, the right to bear arms, and protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.