U.S History 1770 to 1840 By tiffanyharriott Mar 5, 1770 The Boston Massacre Dec 16, 1773 Boston tea party Jun 7, 1776 thomas jefferson writes DOI Jul 4, 1776 Declaration of independence Mar 1, 1781 Articles of Confederation Sep 15, 1783 Treaty of Paris Aug 21, 1786 Shay's Rebellion Sep 17, 1787 Branches of the Government Legislative branch- Ran by congress they help make the laws Judicial Branch- ran by the supreme court help to interpret laws Executive Branch- Ran by president They help enforce the law Apr 30, 1789 George Waashington becomes president Apr 30, 1789 Cabinet is created Dec 15, 1791 Bill of rights