Nolan-Constitution

Articles of confederation ratified

Aug 15, 1781

Articles of confederation ratified the last battle of the Revolutionary War takes place the 13 states set up federal jgovernment under laws called the Articles of confederation.

congress approves Great seal

Jun 20, 1782

congress approves Great seal of US & eagle as it's symbol

Congress unanimously resolves

Jul 6, 1782

Congress unanimously resolves US currency nameb dollar & adopts decimal coinage

Representatives from five states meet at Annapolis

Sep 11, 1786

Representatives from five states meet at Annapolis Maryland to discuss interstaes trade. Because so few representatives attend Alxander Hamilton and James Madison call for another convention to be held in Philadelphia.

Representatives from five states meet at Annapolis

May 29, 1787

Virginia Plan proposed.

Ord of 1787 a territory can become

Jul 13, 1787

Ord of 1787 a territory can become 3 to 5 staates at 60,00 pop .

time line

Dec 5, 1787

Constitutional Convention the constitutional convention begins on May 25 in Philadelphia fifty five representtatives attend and begin drafting the constitution on september 17 1787 the convention comes to a close as the repreessentattives sign the constitution.