United States Government History By rachael.jones 1636 Pilgrim Code of Law First covenant with basic elements of the Constitution. 1636 Pilgrim Code of Law - website https://networks.h-net.org/node/5301/pages/1030420/timeline-federal-history Period: 1775 to 1791 First U.S. Currency The Continental Congress issued paper money, known as “continentals.” Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence 13 colonies declare independence and basic laws are written