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Sugar Act
The Sugar Act was passed by the British Parliament. The British added taxes to molasses, and sugar so they would have more money. -
Revolutionary War
The Revolutionary War between the colonies and Britain begin. -
Deceleration of Independence
Declaration of Independence written; the 13 colonies become the 13 states, but are not yet united under one central government. -
Articles of Confederation Created
The Articles of Confederation were created because the people were worried they would have little or no power with a government far away. -
Rebellions
Over the years before the Constitution was signed, there were small rebellions through out the country. -
Annapolis Convention
The State of Virginia passed a resolution that called for 13 different delegates from each colony to meet in Annapolis to discuss the nation' problems. Their goal was the amend the Articles of Confederation so the national government would be more effective. -
Shays' Rebellion
Shays' Rebellion was an outbreak from Massachusetts' farmers due to the farmers loosing their land because of debt. Armed mobs began closing in courts in western colonies, and soon Revolutionary War veteran Daniel Shays became the leader -
Constitutional Convention
Twelve delegates from each state except Rhode Island gathered in Philadelphia. In Independence Hall May 25, they all decided that the states would use the Connecticut Compromise that called for a bicameral legislature or Congress. -
Signing of the Constitution
The Constitution was signed by 33 of its original 55 delgates. Several had left the signing because they doubted the documents ability to rule the nation. The document was not final, as it had to be approved by the 13 states' governments.
