Creation of a nation

Debating independence

Jun 7, 1776

Youtube videoThe second continental congress met and began debating their independence.

Voting for declaration of independence

Jul 2, 1776

The delegates started the voting for declaration of indepdence.

Signing declaration of indepdence

Jul 7, 1776

The delegates signed the declaration of indepedence.

Starting the Articles of Confederation

Oct 19, 1777

The articles of confederation allowed the 13 Colonies to "present a unified front when dealing with the European powers".

Annapolis conference

Sep 19, 1786

Commissions from 5 states met in the Annapolis to discuss the necessary adjustments

Constitutional convention

May 19, 1787

called for constitutional convention

Shay’s rebellion

Jun 19, 1787

Youtube videoIt was brought by the economic depression which followed the American Revolution.

Creation of U.S Constitution

Sep 17, 1787

The U.S Constitution was the supreme law of the United States, where it provided the foundation and source of the "legal authority" and framework for the government.

The Northwest territory act of 1787

Oct 19, 1787

It provided the framework for the admission of "territories into the Union as states".

Bill of rights

Oct 19, 1791

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The 1st amendment to the U.S Constitution. It proposed that the congress s"hall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech or of the pres..."

Abolition of slavery

Apr 8, 1865

The 13th ammendment amendment to the U.S constitution, approved by president Lincoln.
"Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction."