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Thomas Jefferson is elected to the Continential Congress
Thomas Jefferson of Virginia is elected to the Continential Congress. He proved to be a very important part of the Congress as he wrote the Declaration of Independence. -
John Hancock is elected president of the Continental Congress
Very popular for his dignity and character, John Hancock of Massachusetts is elected as president of the Continental Congress. -
Benjamin Franklin is elected to Continental Congress
Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania is elected to Continental Congress, where he becomes a key character in the rebellion against Great Britain, with contributions such as editing the Declaration of Independence. -
The unanimous Declaration
American the Story of Us: Declaration of IndependenceThe Declaration of Independence is made official by Congress. It stated that the 13 American colonies now considered themselves as independent states. It is signed by a total of 56 different representatives from all 13 original colonies. -
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation is created. The 13 founding colonies establish the United States of America as a confederation of sovereign states. -
Annapolis Conference
12 delegates from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Virginia meet in Annapolis, Maryland to discuss the state of commerce in America. -
The Constitutional Convention
The Constitutional Convention for Dummies 55 delegates from each of the colonies meet in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to discuss the governing of America. -
Northwest Territory Act
The Northwest Territory Act is started. It allows new states into the union. -
The U.S. Constitution is created
The United States Constitution, drafted by 55 delegates, is created. It is written in the Philadelphia State House (now the Independence Hall). -
The U.S. Constitution is ratified
The United States Constitution is officially made valid. It is still in effect to this day.
