Events leading up to the constitution.

By Wilderray
  • 5000 BCE

    5000 BCE

    Dawn of Humanity.

  • 1607

    The 13 colonies created.

  • 1770

    Boston Massacre

  • 1773

    The Boston Tea Party

  • 1775

    "The Shot Heard 'Round the World"

  • 1775

    Revolutionary war begins.

  • 1775

    The Battle of Lexington and Concord.

  • 1775

    The Battle of Bunker Hill.

  • 1776

    Declaration of Independence.

  • 1777

    Battle of Saratoga.

  • 1778

    French joins the Americans in Rev war.

  • 1778

    Great Britain declares war on the French.

  • 1779

    Spanish declare war on Great Britain, send supplies to Colonies.

  • 1783

    Treaty of Paris Ratified

  • 1783

    Revolutionary war ends.

  • 1783

    Treaty of Paris signed.