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Period: Jan 1, 1200 to
Timespan
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Jan 1, 1215
Origins of the U.S.
The origins of the Constitution of the U.S. trail back to 1215 -
MayFlower Compact
The signing of the Mayflower compact aboard the ship in 1620. -
Representitives
States sent representitives to the constitutional congress to Philidelphia since 1774. -
Revolution end
When the revolutionary war ended -
Trade
The states had problems conducting trade. -
Shay's rebellion
The year of Shay's rebellion. -
Federal Convetion
Delegates were scheduled to arrive in 1787. -
Essays
Three men wrote 85 essays to explain the constitution -
Virginia
The virginia convention was really intense over the debate whether to ratify the constitution. -
New government
A new government under the consitution called the critical period. -
President
George washington is chosen as the first president of the U.S. -
Oath
George Washington took the oath to be the president. -
Bill
The Bill of rights was added to the constitution in 1791 -
Constitution
The constitution was officially ratified by all states. -
Occupation
The white house was first occupied.