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Declaration of Independence.
The Declaration of Independence published on July 4, 1776, is a formal declaration by the thirteen American colonies declaring their freedom from British. It states the colonies grievances against King George III with the want of individual rights and equality. -
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Articles of Confederation.
The Articles of Confederation were the first constitution of the United States. It was adopted in 1777 and ratified in 1781, which established a weak central government. Congress lacked the power to tax, regulate trade, or enforce laws, leading to huge issues. -
TReaty of Paris.
The Treaty of Paris of 1783 put an end to the American Revolutionary War and highlighted the independence of the United States from Great Britain, and It outlined U.S. borders. -
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Shays Rebellion.
Shays' Rebellion was an uprising in western Massachusetts from 1786 to 1787 led by Daniel Shay and other farmers protesting taxes, and aggressive debt collection. The rebellion exposed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation emphasizing the need for a stronger federal government. -
Annapolis Convention.
The Annapolis Convention was a meeting held in September 1786 in Annapolis, Maryland, where delegates from five states gathered to discuss issues related to interstate trade and commerce under the weak Articles of Confederation. Recognizing the need for broader changes, the convention resulted in a call for a Constitutional Convention to revise the Articles and strengthen the federal government. -
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Constitutional Convention.
The Constitutional Convention was a meeting held in Philadelphia in 1787 where delegates from twelve of the thirteen states gathered to revise the Articles of Confederation. Instead, they created an entirely new document for the government the U.S. Constitution establishing a stronger federal system with separate executive, legislative, and judicial branches -
The Great Compromise.
The Great Compromise, occured during the Constitutional Convention, resolved a disagreement between large and small states by creating a bicameral legislature. It created the House of Representatives, where representation is based on population, and the Senate, where each state has equal representation with two senators. -
Signing of the U.S Constitution.
The Signing of the U.S. Constitution is where delegates from the origanal states formally adopted the new form of government. This event marked Constitution as the supreme law of the land, outlining the structure and powers of the federal government. -
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Federalist papers published.
The Federalist Papers were a series of 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay that argued for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. These important writings clarified the principles of the proposed government and addressed the concerns of the people, helping to sway public opinion in favor of the new Constitution. -
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First Presidential Election.
The First Presidential Election was held under the new Constitution, with George Washington unanimously elected as the first President of the United States. This event signified the establishment of the executive branch of the federal government and the beginning of a new political era in American history. -
Ratifacation of the Constitution.
The Ratification of the Constitution happened when New Hampshire became the ninth state to approve the document, meeting the requirement of 9 out of the 13 states. This event marked the transition from the Articles of Confederation to the Constitution as the governing framework for the United States. -
Ratification of the Bill of Rights.
The Ratification of the Bill of Rights involved the adoption of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which guaranteed essential rights and liberties for individuals. This significant milestone addressed the concerns of Anti-Federalists who feared the potential for government overreach and ensured protections for personal freedoms.