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Revolutionary war
The revolutionary war between the colonies and Great Britain begins -
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence is written and the 13 colonies become the 13 states but are not united under a central government. -
Articles of Confederation
The revolutionary war ends and the articles of confederation are written to form federal law -
Constitutional Convention
Representatives of the 13 states show up and the constitutional convention is held and the constitution is signed. -
Central government is formed
The constitution is now the law of the land