first constitutional convention

the first continental congress

Sep 5, 1774

parliament passed laws to punish the conlonists for the troubles in boston. these were called intolerable acts. this act called for a meeting for all the colonies

the second continental congress

May 10, 1775

british continued to refuse to compromise. by this time the revolution had already begun.

the first state constitutions

May 10, 1776

the states adopted a constitution to replace its royal charter.

the declaration of independence

Jul 4, 1776

the declaration of independence was now existance now showed a new nation.

articles of confederation

Nov 15, 1777

the articles of confederation were approved. the established "a firm league of friendship."

The Critical Period, the 1780's

Mar 19, 1786

Shay's rebellion was a critical indecator saying that there is a need for a stronger government. there need to be a change to everything.

Working in secrecy

Mar 30, 1787

delegates decided to hold a meeting for there rivising of the articales.

fight for ratification

Sep 28, 1788

federalists and anti-federalists fight for there ideas. they argue and argue all day. new york was the last of the states to ratify