-
Revolutionary War Begins
This begins when a group of colonists became convinced that the king and Parliament were abusing them and depriving their rights (American Government, 2.1). -
Treaty of Paris
Britain begins to recognize sovereignty of the States and signs Treaty of Paris, finally ending the revolutionary war. -
End of the Revolutionary War
-
Treaty of Hopewell
Combination of the three treaties negotiated with the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Nations * * * https://mississippiencyclopedia.org/entries/treaty-of-hopewell/ -
Shay's Rebellion
Rebellion in Massachusetts against high taxes -
Constitutional Convention
Adoption of the constitution
*
*
*
https://www.bl.uk/the-american-revolution/articles/american-revolution-timeline -
Five States Ratified Constitution
Only Delaware, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Georgia * * * https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/u-s-constitution-ratified -
Adopted 12 Amendments to Constitution
The first 10 are the Bill of Rights -
Rhode Island Ratified Constitution
Last of the 13 colonies joins the United States * * * https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/u-s-constitution-ratified -
Bill of Rights Finally Ratified