Constitutional Timeline

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    Shays Rebellion

  • The Constitution of the United States is drafted and signed

     The Constitution of the United States is drafted and signed
  • Constitution is ratified and George Washington is elected as first president

  • Bill of Rights is adopted

  • Kentucky admitted to the Union.

  • Whiskey Rebellion ends

  • Eleventh Amendment

  • Capital moves from Philadelphia to Washington D.C.

  • Thomas Jefferson approves Louisiana Purchase

  • The Twelfth Amendment