US Gov Timeline Assignment

Settlement of Jamestown

May 14, 1607

First settlement in Northern America. Obviously the beginning of US history.

Colony of Virginia

Jul 21, 1607

Colony of Virginia was founded, which later had an impact on the Constitution, just as other states.

Mayflower Compact

Nov 16, 1620

The first time the settlers created a government for themselves. The intentions and construction of the new government was expressed in this Compact.

Province of New Hampshire

Jul 21, 1623

The establishment of this province had an impact on the creation of the Constitution, just as all the other states.

Province of Maryland

Jul 21, 1632

Province of Maryland was established, which later had an impact on the Constitution, just as other states.

Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

Jul 21, 1636

Colony of Rhode Island established, which later had an impact on the Constitution, just as other states.

Connecticut Colony

Jul 21, 1636

Connecticut Colony was established, which later had an impact on the Constitution, just as other states.

Province of New Jersey

Jul 21, 1664

The Province of New Jersey was established, which later had an impact on the Constitution, just as other states.

Delaware Colony

Jul 21, 1664

Delaware Colony was established, which later had an impact on the Constitution, just as other states.

Province of New York

Aug 27, 1664

Province of New York was established, which later had an impact on the Constitution, just as other states.

Province of Pennsylvania

Mar 4, 1681

Province of Pennsylvania was established, which later had an impact on the Constitution, just as other states.

Province of Massachusetts

May 14, 1692

The creation of the colony had an impact on the Constitution later on, just as any other state.

Province of North Carolina

Jul 21, 1729

Province of North Carolina was established,which later had an impact on the Constitution, just as other states.

Province of South Carolina

Jul 21, 1729

Province of South Carolina was established, which later had an impact on the Constitution, just as other states.

Provice of Georgia

Jul 21, 1732

Province of Georgia was created, which later had an impact on the Constitution, just as other states.

The Stamp Act of 1765

Mar 22, 1765

One of the Intolerable Acts that led to the revolution in American colonies.

The Quartering Act

Mar 24, 1765

One of the Intolerable Acts, led to rebellions in the colonies. It allowed soldiers to stay in a house without the owners consent.

Boston Tea Party

Dec 16, 1773

Probably the most important rebellion against the British government.

Quebec Act of 1774

Jun 22, 1774

One of the Intolerable Acts. It expanded the Quebec region and guaranteed freedom of Catholic practice there. Most, if not all, settlers were against catholicism.

American War of Independence

Apr 19, 1775

The beginning of the War of Independence. Settlers asked for liberty and self government.

The Declaration of Independence

Jul 4, 1776

The United States of America appeared as a new country, this speeded up the process of creatign a Constitution.

Articles of Confederation

Mar 1, 1781

The first try at creating the Constitution resulted into the Articles of Confederation, they had to be refined because the document wasn't clear enough.

The end of the American War of Independence

Sep 3, 1783

The end of the Independence War, resulted in a victory for the settlers, soon the Declaration of Independence came.

Constitutional Convention

Feb 21, 1787

The Constitutional Convention was organized and held on this date in Philadelphia.

The Constitution was adopted

Sep 17, 1787

The day the Constitution was adopted. {end of timeline}