1778-1791- After the war By lovelylinka Period: Jan 1, 1778 to Dec 31, 1791 What happened after the war. Feb 6, 1778 All Aboard the Boston John Adams and his son when to France Feb 7, 1778 They find British frigates. Feb 8, 1778 For two more days they were followed by the frigates. Feb 6, 1783 The Revolutionary War finished Mar 9, 1787 The US leaders met for the Constitutional Convention Sep 17, 1787 The US Constitution was signed but not official Jul 9, 1788 United States Constitution is considered official Nov 10, 1791 The Bill of Rights are added to the Constitution