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First Continental Congress
George Washington and many others met to talk about the new laws Parliament was passing -
Second Continental Congress
The Second Continental Congress Met in Philadelphia on May 10, 1775 -
The First State Constitutions
New Hampshire adopted a constitution to replace its royal charter. soon after that South Carolina followed suit. -
The Declaration of Independence
On this day the declaration was adopted, proclaiming the existence of the new nation -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation were approved, establishing "a firm league of friendship" between the states. however the ratification of all 13 colonies was still needed. eleven states agreed within a year, but the last two did not agree until later during 1781. -
Critical Period
After winning the Revolution, the new nations economic problems came into focus. States began getting jealous of one another. Some even made agreements with foreign governments without approval from Congress. Then Shay's rebelion accurred and states realized there needed to be some changes. -
Constitutional Convention
The Articles of Confederation had created a government unable to deal with the country's problems. Representatives from the colonies decided to have a convention to try to improve the Articles. first they had the meeting in Annapolis, Maryland with only five representatives showing up. Congress then called the states to send delegates to Philadelphia where these meetings became known as the Constitutional Convention. -
Making the Constitution
Members of the convention made two plans, the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan. they took good ideas from both and formed the Constitution.
