American Government Unit Timeline

By maldonje@student.elanco.org

  • The Adoption of the Articles of Confederation

    This was when the Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation, which was the first constitution of the United States.

  • The British Surrender at Yorktown

    This was when the birttish general surrendered his troops in YorkTown, Virgina.

  • Shays Rebellion: Attack on the Springfield Armory

    Shays Rebellion was an armed uprising in Massachutes during 1786 and 1787. Reveloutionary war veteran Daniel Shays led four thousands rebels.

  • Constitutional Convention

    Took place in Philadelphia, PA to adress problems in governing the United States.

  • The Ratification of the Bill of Rights

    This is when the Bill of Rights was accepted by the thirteen states.