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Constitional Convention
The Constiutional Convention took place in the state house in Philidalphia with 55 delegates. The Constitution of Independence has been signed 11 years ago. -
When did the Constituion go into effect?
The new United States of America government did not open for business until March 4, 1789. -
George Washington is elected president
George Washington has been elected as the first President of the United States on April 30, 1789 -
Date Bill of Rights Amendment was passed
Fresh in their minds was the memory of the British violation of civil rights before and during the Revolution. -
Date Bill of Rights was ratified
Influenced by the English Bill of Rights of 1689, the Bill of Rights was also drawn from Virginia's Declaration of Rights, drafted by George Mason in 1776. -
When was the Louisiana Purchase signed?
Jefferson was jubilant. At one stroke the United States would double its size, an enormous tract of land would be open to settlement, and the free navigation of the Mississippi would be assured. -
War of 1812 begins
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Battle of Wterloo
Upon Napoleon's return to power in 1815, many states that had opposed him formed the Seventh Coalition and began to mobilise armies. Two large forces under Wellington and von Blücher assembled close to the northeastern border of France. Napoleon chose to attack in the hope of destroying them before they could join in a coordinated invasion of France with other members of the Coalition. -
Michigan Becomes a State
Four of the five Great Lakes, the largest lakes in the United States, border Michigan. Even before Michigan became a state, large towns grew up along the edge of the lakes. -
Civil War Begins
Four of the five Great Lakes, the largest lakes in the United States, border Michigan. Even before Michigan became a state, large towns grew up along the edge of the lakes. -
Civil War Ends
1865 - Civil War ends. General Lee's troops were surrounded and on April 7, Grant called upon Lee to surrender. The two commanders met on April 9, and agreed on the terms of surrender. -
13th Amendment is Passed
This amendment stated that neither slavery, nor involuntary servitude could exist in the United States. -
15th Amendment is Proposed
To remedy the inequity and to help shore up the Southern Radical Republican Reconstruction regimes, a 15th Amendment to the Constitution was proposed in February 1869. It stated simply that "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude." -
15th Amendment is Ratified
The reversal of New York State’s vote became a mute point when in February four states voted for ratification -
Colorado Becomes a State
Colorado was the 38th state.
