-
The Seige of Yorktown
The war initially began April 19 1775. General Charles Cornwallis surrendered to the Continental Army. The British then ended the conflict -
Bank of North America opened
The Bank of North America was chartered a 1781, and didn't open until January of 1782. This was the first bank of America, and the public could buy shares. -
Bald Eagle becomes national bird
On this date, the congress makes the Bald Eagle our national bird. -
Preliminary Articles of Peace
Bengiman Franklin, John Adams, and Henry Laurens sign peace articles with British, and this reconizes the Independence of America. This also gave the U.S. the land between the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River. -
British evacuate Charles Town, South Carolina
The British, being camped in Charles town, evacuated once peace terms had been accepted. This day is officially "South Carolina Independence Day". -
Newburgh Conspiracy
The Newburgh Conspiracy was a letter that started an army camp at Newburgh, New York. This letter was saynig that the soldiers were not being paid enough. George Washington expressed his concerns about this on March 15th, and a little after, the letter was agreed to and compromised the pay and funding of the soldiers. -
Massachusetts Supreme Court outlaws slavery
Due to the Bill of Rights saying that all men are born equal, Massachusetts Supreme Court says slavery is unconstitutional. All the slaves were freed -
Treaty of Paris
Treaty between Great Britain and the United States of America that ended the American Revolutionary War. -
State of Franklin
This territory was turned into a "state" for the intent of turning it into the 14th state. This occured sometime in 1784, and this territory was given to North Carolina. -
Shays' Rebellion
Shay's Rebellion started in August 1786 and didn't end until June 1787. This Rebellion occured because of economic terrorism and anger between state and federal governments. -
Annapolis Convention
September 11-14, Annapolis, Maryland, twelve delegates from five states gathered to discuss trade barriers. This the led to a more attended meeting, due to the lack in representatives from all the states. -
Constitutional Convention
This meeting took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The purpose to this meeting was to address problems in governing the United States of America, and to create a new government. This huge date in American history resulted in the creation of the United States Constitution. -
Federalist Paper #10
Believed to be written by James Madison, the 10th Federalist papers one of the most popular American political writings. This was about "factions" having the same rights. -
Delaware ratifies the Constitution
Delaware was the first state to ratify the Constitution. By doing a unanimous vote, Delaware ratifies the Constitution. -
Federalist Paper #51
Written by James Madison, the 51st Federalist pape, another very popular writing. The purpose was to appropriate checks and balances between the government so that one branch doesnt get too powerful. -
Inauguration of George Washington
Shortly after the convention, George Washington is elected president. -
Federal Judiciary Act passed
This proposal made by Senator Richard Henry Lee on June 12th 1789, as saying in the Constitution "judicial power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court,". The Supreme Court was then created. -
Jay–Gardoqui Treaty
This treaty was between the United States and Spain. This treaty allowed Spain to be able to navigate the Mississippi River for 25 years. -
Bill of Rights submitted
The Bill of Rights Was submitted to the states by congress. The Bill of Rights consisted of the rights of people. There rights being the first tem amendments. -
Rhode Island’s Ratification
After the Constitutional Convention, and not being able to send any representatives, Rhode Island then became the 13th state, and joined the Union.
