american revolution

Stamp act

Dec 8, 1765

parlement passed the stamp act in 1765

continental congress

Dec 8, 1774

the First Continental Congress was formed

Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence

articles of confederation

Mar 8, 1781

articles of confederation ratified

treaty of paris

Dec 8, 1783

the treaty of paris ends the american revolutionary war

northwest ordinance

Dec 8, 1787

northwest ordinance was formed