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This document was sent to King George lll, explaining that they didn't want him to rule over them. This document established the 13th colonies as independent. -
The Articles of Confederation was adopted. Established a friendship between the 13 colonies. -
This battle was won by the American colonies. Unsuccessful attack led by the British because they're clingy and megalomaniac. -
The American Revolution ended. 'Merica won. (Obviously.) The American Revolution ended after Great Britain's North American colonies, the 13 colonies, threw off British sovereign to establish the United States new government. -
Them farmers rebellion ended. It was pretty violent, and was caused by farmers and war veterans. -
Shays's Rebellion revealed that the central government was weak. People feared that this might be the first of many violent uprisings. -
The Constitutional Convention was held in Philadelphia. Made the first written constitution for any nation in history. -
The U.S. Constitution was written. This is the oldest and longest-standing written constitution in force in the world. -
The U.S. Constitution was ratified. This 4 page document established the government of the United States. -
The Articles of Confederation was terminated. This document was the United States' first constitution. -
James Madison proposed the amendments. There are 27 amendments in the Constitution, beginning with the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments. -
The Bill of Rights is the Americans' rights in relation to their government. It sets rules for the Federal Government and the people of the states.