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Declaration of Independence
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed and the United States was declared an independent country. This announced the separation from Great Britain. -
The Constitution
On September 17, 1787, the Constitution was signed. It was created during the Constitutional Convention in order to create fundamental laws and basic rights for the people of America. -
George Washington
In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the Untied States. Washington is known for guiding the new government as it became established. At the time of his presidency, there were no political parties. -
Bill of Rights
In 1791, the Bill of Rights was ratified and became a part of the U.S. Constitution. The Bill of Rights contains ten amendments that guarantee individual freedom. This bill became the basis for the amendments, which there are currently twenty seven of in the Constitution. -
African American's Rights
Following the Civil War, the 15th Amendment was passed. This amendment granted the right to vote to African American citizens. Later in that decade, practices that discriminated against blacks were put in place in certain areas to refuse them their right to vote. These laws caused much dispute and led to many protests. -
Women's Rights
On June 4, 1919, Congress passed the 19th Amendment. This amendment granted women the right to vote for the first time. This history milestone was the result of many protests and years of repression. -
U.S. Government Today
Donald Trump is the current president of the United States of America. Trump was elected in 2016 and is a member of the Republican party.