Timetale

By Bullishon

  • The Stamp Act

    The Stamp Act
    1765 was a pivotal year in the buildup to the American Revolution, marked by the introduction of the Stamp Act and the beginning of organized colonial resistance against British taxation and control.

  • The Intolerable Acts

    The Intolerable Acts
    In response to the Boston Tea Party. The British Parliament enacted the Coercive Acts also
    known as the Intolerable Acts in the colonies in 1774. These laws were designed to punish Massachusetts and assert British authority.

  • Decleration of Independance

    Decleration of Independance
    The Second Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence. This document declared the thirteen colonies independent from Great Britain, outlining the principles of individual rights and government by consent.

  • Articles of Confederation

    Articles of Confederation
    in 1781, the Articles of Confederation were ratified by the last of the thirteen states. The Articles served as the first constitution for the United States, establishing a confederation of sovereign states and a weak central government. the limitations of the Articles would later lead to calls for a stronger federal government.

  • Treaty of Paris

    Treaty of Paris
    In 1783 the Treaty of Paris was signed, officially ending the American Revolutionary War. The treaty recognized the independence of the United States and established borders for the new nation.

  • Signing of the Constitution

    Signing of the Constitution
    1787, the Constitution was signed by the delegates. The document laid the foundation for the federal government and was later sent to the states for ratification. Which got ratified in the following months.

  • First Presidential Election

    First Presidential Election
    The first presidential election was held in April 1789. George Washington was elected unanimously as the first President of the United States. He received all 69 electoral votes.

  • The Ratification of the Bill of Rights

    The Ratification of the Bill of Rights
    The Bill of Rights, comprising the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, was ratified on 1791. The Bill of Rights guaranteed essential rights and liberties, such as freedom of speech, religion, the right to bear arms, and protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.