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Revolutionary War begins
the 13 Colonies revolt against the Britis -
Declaration of Independence
written and approved by the Continental Congress -
Revolutionary War ends
the 13 Colonies revolt against the British end -
Britain recognizes the independence of the USA
Treaty of Paris -
US Constitution written
at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia -
US Constitution ratified by 9 states
and becomes the supreme law of the USA -
The Bill of Rights
first 10 amendments added to the Constitution